If you are alone, or have suffered a loss of a loved one, the ‘holidays’ can be a very difficult time.
There may be no tree, no lights, no presents, no friends… but there is something you can do for you.
Buy yourself some flowers or a plant, buy a couple of new throw pillows to add some color to your couch, buy a new bed spread.
Buy something that is new and gives you a feeling of joy.
If you can’t afford to do that, or that just doesn’t feel like it will make a difference to you then how about volunteering. Spend time with children who don’t have parents, or seniors that don’t have children.
Yes that is also a gift to you as much as it is a gift to them
Personally I was not in the holiday spirit at all this year. There are numerous reasons but the one I will talk about is the loss of my 18 year old cat KC. She was very ill in late December last year and died in early January. Billy and I did not feel like celebrating at all this year.
We are still in mourning.
What we did was rearrange our living area. That may sound like it doesn’t mean much, but in fact it has made a difference. The space that we would always see KC has now changed. The space is more open, more inviting, and feels more peaceful. We did this on Christmas eve. It’s not finished yet, but what has been done has really made a difference.
It was a gift to ourselves.
If you take a few breathes, close your eyes, and let the silence speak to you, I am sure you will discover what gift to give YOU this holiday season. Remember, YOU do deserve it!
Jan & Billy
