I haven't been on social media a lot lately; I've been in person socializing. I've been visiting friends & family; especially those who are not well and need uplifting. I recently received a postcard in the mail asking where I've been and since they're physically not close by, they look forward to my postings on social media. That certainly uplifts my spirit as I know that what I share helps others feel connected and loved. My apologies for being 'absent'. Christmas is just days away and that means that the new year is right around the corner as well. The new year is a great time to start over, as is every single day of the year. I'm not quite sure of what changes I'll make for 2016 yet, but I do have a scribbling of ideas floating around my mind. How about you? Have you decided that you'll make at least one change this year? How committed are you? As I move through this busy week celebrating Christ's birth, I'm thankful for all the friends, family, weather, food, any sleep I get or don't get and even the chaos. I'm thankful because I'm here to experience all of it. I'm here for a reason as you are; take a minute to appreciate all that you do have and all that you plan to accomplish in the coming days. Be a friend, be physically there for others just as you are virtually - be there for yourself too. Love, smile, hug, share, sympathize & empathize and be thankful. ~Dawn
0 Comments
In the past we have gotten a real tree for Christmas but about three years ago I decided on a good looking artificial tree. I decided on that because it was tall and narrow and didn't occupy much space; I got many compliments on the tree as many thought it was real. This year however, trying my hardest to accept that summer is gone and Christmas is just a mere two weeks away, I decided to get a real tree once again to harvest the spirit of Christmas. Upon going to the local shop and searching for the perfect tree for this Christmas, I proudly brought it home, cut the base about an inch or so and stood it in the tree stand. As I stood back to admire it I burst out laughing at its perfect shape and limited height. Five feet sounds tall to me whom just stands at 5'3" - add a stand and it should be great right? Not so much. So, we have come to an agreement to build a 10" platform for our pretty little tree to stand upon for all to see from the room. The thought of my artificial skinny tree, and my real but short tree opened my eyes to how I must feel about the Christmas celebration. I think that instead of the season being happy and joyous with friends and family it has become tense and uncomfortable in our family for some unnecessary reason; and so my Christmas trees display that. I would love to get back to what Christmas truly is and celebrate as we should. We should be happy we have each other, happy we are here to celebrate another Christmas together and happy to share our time and joy with everyone without judgement, without excuses, without bitterness and with open arms. Being thankful, showing and giving love, friendship, appreciation for life and eternal life is what Christmas and every day of the year is about. Harvest kindness, joy and love - start now. My how time flies! I'm not sure if it just feels that way because I'm getting older, I doubt it because I hear people of all ages saying the same thing! Thanksgiving came and went like a flash! For me it was busy, exciting and exhausting but I wouldn't trade that for anything. I cooked for 10, family and friends and all had the company of 6 dogs as well. Our turkey was delicious, the gravy not lumpy, the potatoes mashed nicely and the cranberry sauce and veggies were a prefect accompaniment to the spread. Now here we are into December with Christmas just 3 weeks away! We have three weeks to decorate, shop and plan - then before you know it it will be a blurred memory and we will be into a new year. We all need to take time each week...each day to slow down and notice things around us and experience the magic and joy of the season. I know I'm guilty of squeezing things in to the point of head-spinning confusion. Significant other and I have decided to begin a new tradition this year in order to help us get into the Christmas spirit. We're not 100% sure what we will do yet but we're working on it. Those details will follow ;) Share your plans, your thoughts, your frustrations, happiness and such; what fills your spirit or drains your being? |
Hi!
My name is Dawn. I'm nutritional & lifestyle coach, hairstylist, home cook, writer, blogger, mother, friend. Archives
April 2016
Categories |