Giving
December 2007
Hello Holidays! We are
hip deep in Christmas. It is everywhere. Although the
commercialization and over saturation are little much
this time of year I do love the holidays. I like the
music, the movies- from "Miracle of 34th Street" to
"Elf" to "National Lampoon's Christmas". I like the
decorations with the sparkles and cheer. I like the
foods and sweet treats but try to exercise caution.
But mostly I like the generous spirit I see in
people. Generally people seem to be thinking of
others and nice things they can do them. Some times
people are only able to buy something quick off a
shelf, which is still so kind. While others spend
many moments considering their loved ones' needs and
taste. None of us seem to need any more stuff but it
is so nice to be thought of.
Some of us have more time than money too. We are in that category since we got married earlier this year. So I will be baking cookies and doing crafts for gifts. I baked cookies for gifts for the first time last year and really enjoyed it. Everyone seemed to enjoy them so I wanted to do it again this year but with different cookies. Crafting during the holidays has always been very fun (and therapeutic) for me. It seems to counteract some of the stress of this time of year. And there is something about the creating that feels good and I hope feels good to others to receive.
So take care of yourselves with all the potential stressors right now. And take care of others too!
I wish you all a sparkly, happy holiday filled with more love than thought possible!
Hugs,
Victoria
Some of us have more time than money too. We are in that category since we got married earlier this year. So I will be baking cookies and doing crafts for gifts. I baked cookies for gifts for the first time last year and really enjoyed it. Everyone seemed to enjoy them so I wanted to do it again this year but with different cookies. Crafting during the holidays has always been very fun (and therapeutic) for me. It seems to counteract some of the stress of this time of year. And there is something about the creating that feels good and I hope feels good to others to receive.
So take care of yourselves with all the potential stressors right now. And take care of others too!
I wish you all a sparkly, happy holiday filled with more love than thought possible!
Hugs,
Victoria
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