Tis the season and with the season comes a lot of things to do. I have been keeping busy as usual but maybe a little busier than I would like to be right now. It’s all great stuff, of course, volunteering at Sharing House with Christmas Blessings, holiday luncheons, lots of musical concerts and presentations, shopping, and ticking off the never ending lists. I am going small with decorating this year and most likely cutting down on the baking but that’s all okay. Being caught up in doing too much is no fun for anyone

I know I am not alone in feeling the pressures of the season. It’s something I put on myself — no one else has asked me to take on the things I have taken on or have the expectations of having the perfectly decorated house or dozens of cookies baked. The things that usually bring me much happiness are weighing me down a bit this year so I am re evaluating and trying to refocus my attentions.

Am I alone or do you feel this way? Caught up in too many “things” can really weigh on me so I am saying no to all of that.

 I am trying to focus on being calm this season.

Embracing the moments as they arrive.

Savoring each card that makes its way into our mailbox.

Pausing to take the time to be appreciative of all that we have been blessed with.

Making a point of having tea in the afternoon and a little sit down time to reflect.

Trying to give all the cares on my heart over to God.

Preparing my heart for the coming celebration of the Nativity.

It’s all about the calm for me this year.

I am working hard on the calm of Christmas this year. Let’s see how I do.

What about you?