I think this is the fastest Christmas has ever come for me! I mean if I even wanted to attempt all of those adorable, darling crafts and inspirations on Pinterest I would have to start in July!
Learning though... Learning that Christmas does not have to be perfect! Learning that Christmas in our home may not be like what Christmas is in other peoples' homes and that's okay.
Learning that I can say "yes" to things I want to do and I can say "no" to those things I really don't want to do. I don't have to perform to please somebody else. I can be happy being me. I can bake or choose not to bake, I can send Christmas cards or not send Christmas cards.
Looking back at Christmas's in the past, I wish I would have enjoyed the moment more! Not worried about attending every program. Being okay with enjoying my own living room, looking at my own tree and being with my own family.
I see a lot of people doing what they have always done...and never stopping to ask themselves why they do what they do. Are they performing for someone else's acceptance or approval! If they are they will always be living for someone else and for someone else's expectations.
May we all take a moment to reflect on what we are doing and where we are going and why?
