Greetings everyone. I can't believe how this year has galloped past, it seems only the other day that we where in Coff's Harbour celebrating Christmas and now we get to do it all over again!!
Something I have noticed as I have grown older (yes the grey hairs seem to be reproducing at a rapid rate) is how people forget to enjoy Christmas. This happens because there is a feeling that Christmas has become over commercialised and a bit of a money trap. Which is interesting because we still allow ourselves to be commercialised and we still spend our money. I wonder why we do that?
Something I say frequently to clients is that our pain begins when we argue with reality. And this is so applicable here. I sit and listen to people muttering about Christmas, yet Christmas is real & it isn't going away so.... why not accept it? And see it for what it is.....family, friends, lots of good cheer and a wonderful time to be together.
Who cares about the commercialisation? Who cares about any of that stuff when the important stuff is underneath it all....family & friends. Hmmm, I just answered the top question, we still allow commercialisation to happen because unconsiously we realise it is about family & friends but what I think is needed is for us to be more conscious about Christmas. See it for what it is, realise what is underneath it all and love every minute of it anyway!
Recently someone said to me that since listening to me and learning to be more present and 'in now', she feels so Christmassy and is loving every moment. It's been years since she enjoyed Christmas this much!
This is the key, stop listening to your mind which will help you to find all the hassles of Christmas and why it's hard to enjoy and spend some time being present. Stop and smell the tinsel! Really look at the Chrissie lights! Do your best to see the wonderful gifts that Christmas gives us every single year...fellowship, friends, family. It's a celebration of life!
And the best part....we get to do it again and again and again, year in and year out...what a gift....how much better can that be?
All the best to you this festive season...and yes...I'm am definitely loving it!
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