As the holiday season is upon us in full swing, I want to take this time to say how grateful I am for my family, friends, health, my career, and all the joy in my life. I find myself reflecting on past times when money was scarce, stress and worry were at an all time high and the general outlook looked bleak. What a contrast to today. While we don’t live in a mansion or have the newest cars, we are rich with blessings. And you really can’t put a dollar sign on that, can you? Really helps to put things in perspective and makes me even more thankful for the little things in my life that make me smile and gives my heart joy.
It’s easy this time of year to get caught up in the sales, and give in to the panic and over-extend ourselves financially and emotionally. To quote a favorite film in our house, “How about some perspective?” Don’t give in to the chaos. If your cookies don’t turn out picture perfect, or you don’t get the “it” toy no matter your efforts, take a deep breath and realize it’s going to be OK. Seriously! I wouldn’t steer you wrong, would I?
So, go tell your loved ones today how thankful you are for their presence in your life. Don’t wait! Your heart will feel joy and you will share that love with the people that mean the most in your life. Pay it forward. Take some time during this season of excess and crammed schedules to reflect, inhale and find a moment of quiet and peace. Just five minutes! You can carve out five minutes for sanity, right?
I wish you all peace, joy, love and gratitude. And Zen – don’t forget the zen! What do you wish for?
