I started to spiral a little bit into holiday blues this past week. I was worrying about the consumption of it all and not exactly finding the spirit needed to bring me joyfully into this season. In an effort to combat the blues and bring in the cheer, I made a short list of what I wanted this month…
- connection with family and friends
- celebration of the season
- baking
- crafting
- sharing my good fortunes with others
- kindness
- a spirit of giving
- comfort and joy
As I looked at the list I realized all the things I want are completely attainable. And all are well within my power to make happen. We hung our Advent Calendar (finally) which consists of tiny pockets full of trinkets which get pinned onto the tree. In each pocket I also stuck a little note full of ideas for giving of the spirit. I crafted with some mama friends last night. And today, on this chilly rainy Sunday afternoon in Austin, TX I plan on doing a little holiday baking with the kids. And each time I start to spiral into overwhelm, I’ll look at my list for inspiration.
How do you create the spirit you want around the holidays? Do you know how you want the holidays to look and feel? Will you count down the days with joy this holiday? Or cross them off in a race of endurance?
If you need some ideas, we have a Creating Your Holidays e*book that will help you figure out just how you want things to look and feel.
3 Comments to 'Comfort and joy'
December 7, 2009
Thanks for this post. We are in the process of cobbling together a new holiday tradition that works for our family. Our kids are young enough to have very little expectations, but old enough to notice the subaru-sized inflatable santas popping up in the neighborhood.
So far for us, the holidays has meant making our own ornaments, feasting with friends, taking evening walks and drives to enjoy the christmas lights and being thankful for the extra festivities during this cold, dark season.
December 7, 2009
I love the realization that we get to make it up! And then declare it a holiday ritual. Figure out how we want it to feel and then create the rituals and traditions that will evoke those feelings. And connection at the core of it all.
October 24, 2011
Hi Lady, good music always helps. Here is a lovely station to put on while your making. Cheers! http://somafm.com/christmas/index.html
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