December 9, 2010 – Tis’ the Season

Tis’ the season …. for my head to spin with to do lists that litter each counter of my home.

Tis’ the season …. for me to miss my daughter’s end of the semester performance over a blown out of proportion argument about, of all things,  a turtleneck.

Tis’ the season … to buy gifts with thought for everyone in my life and to then sacrifice on my spouse, the most important person in my life because it’s too much.

Tis’ the season …  to be consistently a week late on my day to day blog.

Tis’ the season … to spend two weekends in a row on a calls to India, pulling my hair out in frustration with computer virus specialists.

Tis’ the season … to organize neighborhood events, volunteer in classrooms, promise delivery on school supplies, entertain guests, host play dates, assure attendance for meetings, secure healthy dinners and deliver dozens of cookies.

Tis’ the season … to be scattered and short with those dearest, to not understand or even desire to find the time or attention for relaxation and fellowship.

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Tis’ the season, yes.   Sure, some of this insanity is part of the season and the hustle and the bustle that makes it all so special, but I want to take this season and try to incorporate some changes. 

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What I intend to focus on changing this particular season is my outlook, my actions and my reactions during the hustle and bustle.  I am trying to feel positivity and calmness more than hectic and flustered; I am trying to be forgiving more than demanding.  I am trying to do better and to be more present in the moment- and enjoying all of the special  moments of the season.

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And so… with that in mind…..

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Tis’ the season for Peace, Love, Forgiveness, Understanding and Joy.   Today I am grateful for these thoughts to enter my mind and for the hope that they stay there a while longer each day and linger.

~K