.....added layer

Yogis,
I am now fully immersed in Christmas-ing. Every spare moment has me baking, cleaning, ordering and wrapping. So much to do!

I do love Christmas itself. Everyone comes and we huddle together in a three-day cocoon filled with love, champagne and gifts. The preparation though, is a lot. The level of intensity that sets in soon after Thanksgiving causes me angst each year. 

But this year is different…..

Maybe it’s because I have just come off of a three month project to completely move out of our beach house. I remember when the builder first mentioned this as a requirement and as my jaw dropped, that same sensation of angst set it. So much to do. How will I possibly? Yet I now sit on the other side and somehow it all got done.

It made me realize that it would have all gotten done regardless of the angst. That angst was a layer I put on the process that was not a requirement. Like a blanket. A layer I chose.  

Wait! you say. A big move does cause angst! Not really. A move is just a move. Yes, there is a tremendous amount to do, but how I step through it all is absolutely my choice and I had chosen angst and somehow finally recognized it as what I also do to Christmas.

Seeing myself.

Soooooo…..as I shifted from beach house to ho, ho, ho, I did it more mindfully this year. Choosing not to rush. To be baking while I am baking, wrapping when I am wrapping, and not thinking of everything left to do. Going to stores early in the day when they are quiet so I can wander slowly and pause. Trusting without doubt that it will all get done with or without that added layer.

I am sure you will not be surprised to hear that I am enjoying the whole season so much more!

It may not be Christmas that has you pulling up that heavy blanket. Could be another holiday, an event, a relationship, your job, a season, travel……..  They all are what they are and it is always your choice on how to move through.

I am kicking off the blanket!
SARAH