A huge perk of the holidays is getting presents. One of the best presents you can give is your presence, especially to yourself. Be present in your own life.
Tag: holidays
Gifts
Gifts lose their value when they become expectations and obligations. Maybe we shouldn't let consumerism dictate how we express our love for each other in holiday celebrations. Perhaps the best gifts come from sharing our most precious assets: our time and attention.
December
Saving the best for last, December is the nostalgic, sparkly, celebration-filled end-of-the-year month. It always seems so far off, until all of a sudden it's here, bringing with it cooler temps and shorter days. It's a time to reflect on how the year went, and prepare for the new one to come. Being filled with … Continue reading December
Jolly
Around the holidays I remember how much I love the word Jolly. It's a word used to describe Jolly Old Saint Nicholas aka Santa Claus, and it fits perfectly for what it means, which is happy and cheerful. People love the idea of Santa Claus because he's jolly, and I'll bet part of what makes … Continue reading Jolly
Traditions
We all have holiday traditions that we perform year after year. Things we cook and bake, festive places that we visit, and favorite movies that we watch over and over, year after year. And of course we share these traditions with the special people in our lives. Sometimes it can seem like we're just going … Continue reading Traditions