It's that time of year again, the days of reflection after a whirlwind of holiday activities that really start here in the US with Thanksgiving and roll right through to New Years Day. The look on my kids faces the night before school starts up again, after their long holiday, would be heart-breaking, if not for the fact that I can't wait for them to get back to their routine again. People walk around town and offices with a little less bounce in their step.  Their body language whispers,"ho, hum, it went so fast, I can't believe another holiday season is over". Yes, it does and yes, it is. 

That is why I am proposing the "Happy UnHoliday"!

Instead of only being once a year, it shows up every single other day.  It doesn't matter what what your beliefs are, nor what holiday(s) you celebrate, because it falls on all the other days than your own traditionally special days. You get to make the rules.

It's a chance to find joy in the every day things, the comfort and happiness in the routine, the beauty in our journey. What fun to celebrate hundreds of days, rather than just a few. 

Go on, treat yourself.... It's Happy UnHoliday Day!

:-)

Do you take the time to celebrate your everyday joys?  What do you do?

It's crazy out there! 

That seems to be the theme of 90% of the news these days. The more I want to offer my "look on the bright side" mentality, the more people want to shut me down.  I often try and explain that I can't help my thoughts, it is just one of those personality quirks. To me, the glass is always half full and I always try and find the good amongst the "crapola."

The key is to allow peace into your life again.  If we don't take the time to mentally recharge our batteries we will surely implode from the weight of the world.  Humans have an incredible capacity to bounce back, and this current state of affairs will be a testament to that ability, however, even life at the current pace needs a break now and then. It is not only good, it is good for you.

Whether by meditation, exercise, rest, or just being quiet, allowing peace back into our lives will not only enrich ourselves, but also the ones around us.

Peace Baby!