As another holiday season draws near some may still be feeling a sense of stress, while others may be exhausted and relieved that they can begin to return to a normal schedule without all the added responsibilities and expectations on their time. I’m feeling a little bit of everything, but my heart is glad inside for the opportunities that I’ve had this month to share a part of myself in special ways.
It can be hard work preparing for the holidays and participating in additional social and family activities, but when the dust finally settles we must remember what the purpose of it all really is. Regardless of your religion, the holiday season really boils down to gratitude and happiness.
We have the opportunity to spend time with coworkers, cherished friends, and loved ones that we may not have seen regularly throughout the year. We give our best effort in preparing sweets and meals that show how much we care for the recipients, and we find or make the perfect gift for those that we love.
We give of ourselves, a part of our grateful heart, so that others may feel joy and happiness. In return we also feel joy and happiness through the act of giving to others, a cycle that comes back to us with the same heartfelt care and thought. In receiving this from others, we also allow them to feel the same joy and happiness in giving from the center of their hearts.
As this month and year begin to end, and as we prepare to welcome a new year, we are left with a sense of still and calm, and joy for having those in our lives that we were able to give to, and for giving that back to those that gave to us.
As we enter this period each year, I always take pause to recall why we did so many things to give and receive joy and happiness… love.
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