With the streets lit through the night
The radio is playin' all Christmas songs
People feel merry and bright
But I can't wake up in the morning 'cause
Something doesn't feel right
Even though the holidays are coming
I still feel the weight of my life"
-Niki Demar
It doesn’t help that it’s cold and gets dark faster.
For me Christmas doesn’t feel like it did when I was a child. It’s gotten quieter, I’ve gotten quieter. Just the other day I was thinking about how this season overwhelms me, it’s busy with gift shopping, Christmas meals and events. There’s no weekend that’s free. And I’m someone that thrives off of alone quiet time.
However, I remind myself that this busy time only lasts until the new year begins. It’s just a month of non stop activities but it eventually comes to an end. I mentioned that just the other day I was overwhelmed but in order to not be overwhelmed I shifted my mindset.
Not only do I remind myself that it’s temporary, I also remind myself of the joy revolved around it. The time spent with family and friends, they’re all loved ones. It’s a time I cherish. We’re not always going to be there, which is a dark thought, but it’s a reminder to never stop loving those around us. It’s a reminder that I can’t get back time so living in the moment and enjoying the company of my loved ones is something to look forward to during this busy season.
Shifting my mindset doesn't exactly bring in the "festive" feeling but it definitely brings feelings of joy.
There doesn't have to be a festive feeling to feel the spirit of Christmas. Just being around loved ones, using gifts as a love language to show appreciation and even simply sharing a meal is the festive feeling.
There doesn't have to be a festive feeling to feel the spirit of Christmas. Just being around loved ones, using gifts as a love language to show appreciation and even simply sharing a meal is the festive feeling.
If you're missing out on this feeling, just know that it is absent to many of us. However it can be experienced in simpler ways, it doesn't have to be massive Christmas celebrations. Even just having a hot chocolate in winter can be a mini celebration.
I hope that you can find joy in the simplicity of Christmas and feel that "festive" feeling.
Love,
Imaan
Comments
Post a Comment