People like simple, so without extra commentary, let's keep it simple. Today's Question is ..........
In this holiday season, while surrounded by others, do you feel alone in some way? Are you lacking the holiday spirit? If so, Why?
We all need something to put us in the mindset that suits us best, let's talk about it!
H. Williams, MBA
Life Coach, Motivational Relationship Speaker,
Author, Anatomy of a Cheater
Williamshjr@anatomyofacheater.com
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This is the second time in my life that I will feel some discomfort during the holidays due to divorce and because I will not be a part of the family togetherness associated with the season of giving. I will be there with my children, but not dinner and socializing. However, as life bring it's usual challenges, I must use this platform to be better not bitter......still a tough adjustment, but I will be fine.
ReplyDeleteI am not feeling Christmasy! I think it is for a few reasons:
ReplyDelete1. The first Christmas w/o daddy
2. First Christmas w/o my two oldest sons and not in our home in Louisiana
3. Celebrating with few loved one's around
4. My pending divorce steals some of my cheer
5. My finances saw a shift this year
I know the true meaning and celebrate the Gift of Christ daily. It's the commercialized meaning that is lacking.
Hey T,
ReplyDeleteWe seem to share the sane thoughts. I'm really not feeling it this year , but will generate some spirit for my kids. Pending divorce dampened my cheer also. Thx for sharing
Byron and Tanya,
ReplyDeleteI sincerely feel your pain and I apologize in spirit for both of you. I too feel the same way when it comes to the holiday season, but mine is deeply imbedded. When I was younger, Santa missed our house on a regular. It wasn't the best holiday for children growing up in the impoverished area we now label as the ghetto. The man in the red suit made commercial appearances but not many chimneys dawned the roofs of our houses. I think I carried a lot of the "ba-hum-bugness" into adulthood but I truly try to make sure my children enjoy the season. For me, I have taken on the non-commercialized approach my mother and father did from so many years ago. "Enjoy each other and be happy for the love we share!"
Thanks for chiming in!
H. Williams, MBA
I always feel alone on the holidays, that's when I miss my mom the most. Especially on Thanksgiving because that's her birthday. So, I pray alot and keep it moving.
ReplyDeleteAlone...cause I am not able to give my kids the Christmas the deserve
ReplyDeleteI have been through many, many difficult times in my life but as I have continued to have trials I have learned how to walk through them. I feel that the more I focus on the negative it breads more negativity. I do have several things that could easily take away my Christmas spirit but I see it as a choice. I can choose to be sad and let the the difficult things of this world get me down or I can choose joy in the midst of trials knowing that tribulations produces patience and patience produces maturity. I have been taught that the best way to bring yourself up is to bring someone else up with you. By that, I mean you reach out to those that need a helping hand or encouragement by sharing the many blessings you have experienced in your life. As you do so you soon realize that you don't feel so sad or lonely anymore and the one receiving benefit of your sharing is feeling encouraged as well. I realize that in some circumstances it is hard to seek the positive but it is worth a try. So, I encourage you to keep your eyes open for the opportunity to be a blessing to someone else this Christmas season. Merry Christmas to you all and a Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThank you CindyLou and Happy Holidays. I appreciate your thoughts...
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