It’s now 2024 and I want to say “Happy New Year” to everyone. But I know the start of a new year doesn’t bring positive feelings for everyone. Especially when so many of us are reflecting on the past 12 months as perhaps not so enjoyable. There are more than a few strategies that can help you reframe the new year, or, at the very least, make it easier to cope. Today I’ll give you some ideas… Resolutions I’m not…
Here we are, Christmas is over except for those of us who celebrate Christmas through to Epiphany & beyond. We have arrived at, in my opinion, the strangest time of the year — nominally still the holidays, but also the opposite of a holiday, a blank space stretching between Christmas and New Year’s Eve when nothing seems to make sense and time tends to lose its meaning. For many of us, this is the only time of year when it…
Just dropping in quickly to pass along my wishes that you enjoy a beautiful Christmas. May you have the gift of faith, the blessing of hope, and the peace of His love at Christmas and always! And let us not forget the real reason for the season that has been prepared for us since the foundation of the world! Jesus has given us great love, hope, and joy. Help spread love, hope, and joy to others this holiday season. Even…
Whew…we’re in the homestretch now. Christmas will be here in 6 days. Today I want to focus your attention on the importance of making & keeping memories. Memories are a very important part of our lives and make us who we are. However, they can also be quite fickle and fleeting. Even the memories of big events (like Christmas) can deteriorate over time if not tended to properly. This is why it’s so important to preserve your memories. Without preserving…
Take a moment to clarify your priorities around the holidays. Being intentional about how you show up this season can help relieve some of the pressures associated with holiday expectations. If you’re not sure how to narrow your priorities or set intentions this year, it may be helpful to ask yourself the following questions. Getting clarity on these aspects of the holidays can help you be more selective about how you spend your time and energy. For instance, if you…