Joy in the Fragments

Managing expectations, stress, commitments, and loneliness. Christmas and the holidays always bring a certain amount of struggle. We look around with an expectation that the world we are in should look like that perfect Christmas card with fireplace going, lights lit to perfection, and the matching pjs. But reality is, when we look around what we see is grief, pain and struggle. It’s hard for us to be honest with ourselves and others that many of us would rather stay in bed and throw out the picture filled with expectations! 

I encourage you this Christmas whether your home is filled with lots of voices or not as many as you would like, whether there are tons of gifts or none... it’s okay to be where you are. Meet yourself in the moment that you are in. Give yourself some compassion and love. Look for the small things that bring joy and take a deep breath, you are enough for where you are today. You matter, and I see you. I see you sitting there trying to hold your smile. You are of great value and wherever you are, Merry Christmas!