oooh the holiday season is such a delicious time of year.
but it also can be stress filled… leaving you anxious, a wee depressed, strung out like christmas lights- only not as sparkly and magical.
so as i'm feeling a bit anxious and bleugh, and i'm sitting here thinking thinking thinking… what do you do to find center again?
putting things into perspective, remembering what you're grateful for… making lists of things you love, things that make you happy…
at least that's what i'm going to try-
. i love the holiday season traditions. the variation from family to family. keeping the old and adding some new.
. i love the twinkling christmas lights on our tree and hanging in our bedroom.
. i love sharing a blanket on the couch with steven, our feet playing footsies.
. i love new bed clothes- sheets and pillow cases.
. i love that my parents are grandparents… it's so absolutely adorable to me.
. i love that people are a wee bit more friendly around this time.
. i love the atmosphere in galway city.
. i love re-reading a book that you loved the first time, and that the second time around you gain something new from it.
. i love being inspired
. i love being around positive, shiny, beautiful people…
. i love wisdom from the soul of young and old.
. i love stretch marks on a womans body.
. i love the way my mom smells.
. i love when the full moon glows on the top of roofs
. i love sitting outside at night, in the dark- or during a rain storm, in the silence with my papa.
. i love genuine people.
. i love small thoughtful gifts- the best ones cost next to nothing.
. i love the secrecy, rituals, and connections of womanhood.
mmm okay…
i took a break between, and read through a few of my lovelies blogs. i cried a few times and felt a bit lighter. and continued with my list.
and i think it's good for right now, before i continue on forever and ever.
what do you do to center yourself? how do you bring yourself back to earth when things are starting to get away from you?
how do you remember to be gentle with yourself?
One Comment
I just make a to do list! I love making lists, it helps me focus on myself, on what I want to do, on what I've done. It makes me feel better to list all the things I still have to do. And when I erase one line on my to do list, it makes me feel happy. Silly, huh?