What’s It All About?
December 20, 2009
The holiday season has different meanings for everyone. For some, it’s a time of baking, decorating, and shopping. For others, it’s a time of anxiety, depression, and stress. Many enjoy the family gatherings, gift giving, and parties. While others find those things burdensome, dreadful, and senseless. Some celebrate various religious holidays – Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa.
It’s important to know what and why YOU are celebrating? What’s it really all about? Are you following tradition because that’s what you’ve always done and everyone else is doing it? Are you going along because you are trying to meet others’ expectations?
Take a moment and really consider what the season means to YOU. Consider your beliefs. Think about your values and how your actions do/do not support your beliefs. Don’t just go through the motions without knowing why. Be true to yourself and mindful of what you are doing. Dig deeper within, move beyond traditions, and discover what and why YOU are celebrating.
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