Through all the busy-ness that is this time of year I have managed to keep calm and avoid stress, all the while staying on task, by doing
one thing...one day at a time. This is a new approach for me... normally I rush head-long into December like it is a race and I fail to pace myself. Using the tortoise and the hare as an analogy I typically crash like the hare sometime just before Christmas eve. This year think of me as the tortoise; I have written a list: yesterday's lone assignment was the Chrismon Tree. Check. The day before that it was the window candles and the front door wreath. Check. And so it goes; it's all too easy to become overwhelmed by a never ending "to do" list of jobs that
should be filled with joy in this season of preparation. This year, for me, taking it slow and steady... one day at a time, is providing breathing space and allowing focus and dedication to that
one job of the day... the joy isn't stolen from me anymore and by slowing down I find myself enjoying the process; and, even, discovering that joy is magnified. I can't ever remember looking happily and expectantly to that next thing on the list as much as I am right now! Coincidence? How do you prepare your home and your heart throughout Advent? Consider the wisdom of the tortoise, it has worked for me. From our home to yours I wish you peace and blessings of this season.
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Christmas cards addressed and ready to mail.
Check.
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9 comments:
Sounds like you have worked out a good plan. Pacing is so smart.
I fit things in when I can. When I run out of time, some things just don't happen. DH and I were both sick last December, and I never did get the Christmas cards done. Hopefully that won't happen again this year. : )
Making a list and prioritizing are essential. All too often we get caught up in the fluff stuff and miss out on the important things.
Pretty tree!!
I think you have opened my eyes to a new way of approaching this monumental task. And I thank you for that, my friend!
Such wisdom! For the past several years, I've approached this season the same way - one to savor and enjoy! Thanks for sharing with us all!
Blessings!
You tree is looking wonderful, I love lists and ticking off.....or checking as you may say :)
Wise advice....but I'm so far behind it will be Valetine's Day before I'm ready for Christmas.....
I have been doing it one bite at a time, too. I was going to make my Christmas cards again this year, but I purchased some instead. It is a bit easier and gives time for something else.
Good strategy to extend the season of wonder! I recently started making a practice of leaving the house five minutes before I normally would. A simple thing but eases the rushed feeling/stress! Have a joyful season!
got my packages and cards in the mail yesterday. I am all done except shopping for Christmas dinner and cooking it, of course.
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