So here we are smack dab in the middle of the holiday season, celebrating all manner of spiritual, religious and cultural activities, drawing families and friends together to eat, drink, and be merry. But when the last of the leftovers have found their way into your lunchbox, and all the gift wrapping has been recycled, what’s next? There will no doubt be digital media footage to look at, pictures to post on facebook, perhaps a video on youtube, and maybe some thank you cards to write. But when that second flurry of after the holiday-madness occurs before you return to your life as it was before we began celebrating merry christmahanakwanza, what will your remember about the holidays in 2010?
I for one intend on focusing on the time spent with my family. Knowing more then ever that the giggles, belly laughs, snorts and guffaws shared while making Christmas dinner will long be remembered more so than the gift card I give as a present. That sitting down with the aunt or uncle that I see once a year, (if I’m lucky), and asking them what’s happening in their lives and then listening to their answer will be more meaningful then hoping they like the socks I got for them is. I intend to be present for my family this year. Not in a hurried flustered let’s get this over with type of present. More in the way I treat my friends. Meaning, I am going to try not to take them for granted. I want to learn who they are, what they like, and share those things about me with them. I want in short to create a loving Christmas with joyful moments where I just am, and we are simply just together.
So whatever brings you and your loved ones together this season, cherish the little things. Take time out for you. Set boundaries as needed. And breathe. When you are ready to create a day just for you, to thank yourself for doing your best and being your best- we’ll be here. Our massage tables patiently waiting to create another loving joyful moment where you are free to just be.
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