Photo by Rawpixel on Unsplash Another Christmas, another chance to be with family, whether yours by blood or by friendship. Thankfully these days I look forward to these days. The pressure to perform, to buy, to cook, to please others, to spend money is behind me. The obligation is over. How … [Read more...]
Photo by Aaaon Burden on Unsplash The Christmas season is almost here! While I write this with a sense of excitement I am aware that for many this is not the case. I have had Christmases in my life where I have dreaded it all – the gift giving, the many yearend get togethers and extra social … [Read more...]
How did 2017 pan out for you? The end of the year is a perfect time to reflect, acknowledge, celebrate and let go of it all, to clear the energy and to make space for what you want to create in 2018. The year for me has seen new challenges, successes and some learnings (ie some things didn’t quite … [Read more...]
While I love traditions & being with family and friends, I dread the preparations. What to buy? For who? What are we doing? Have I done enough? The busyness, the socializing, the hype that goes with it and the expectation around it can paralyze me. Our family continues to grow and this year a … [Read more...]
By the time this blog comes out it’s a week from Christmas. While most people are madly rushing to the stores I’m heading in the other direction! This week I’m spending time wrapping up my year, appreciating my life and preparing to spend quality time with those who are important to me. I’m … [Read more...]