Inside the card is a note from my momma, a reminder, “ The world doesn’t stop if you don’t do everything.” The cup is from Santa, between the two, the message is well received. So hustle and bustle aside, the jog from place to place, don’t forget the peace. All Christmas practices, traditions and otherwise… don’t forget the peace. I wrote it twice because it is important. Carefree and calm, that is what you need today. When I drink my coffee today, the reminder is in the brim. Aim for that, inhale, exhale, breathe away all worries and concerns. Dr. Seuss knew in all his whimsical rhymes in the Grinch. Christmas is more, not presents, no matter what, not presents. This should not be news, most of us know this already.
I FaceTimed my daughter on Christmas morning and talked to them for a bit. I asked my granddaughter what her favourite part of the morning was, “ Watching how happy my brother was!” Borrow that happiness that you see in others. Whether you have created the happiness or it comes out spontaneously. Laugh lots! Along with peace there should be joy. Joy and Love are part of the Christmas message, and just as important! I think they are the easy part, they are infectious and almost automatic.
The Zen may be easier today with shopping and cooking done, but keep it in your pocket for the year to come. A lifelong practice, a goal, even a resolution! It is so easy to fall into practices that have us overwhelmed. Lessen the stressen! The motto going forward. It doesn’t matter, and if it does, it won’t in five years. Park it, don’t poke it, don’t look at it, maybe just for today. May the Joy, PEACE and Love of the season follow you into the New Year and every year after that!
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