Hustle and bustle, shopping and spending, running around and stressing in crowds. Not my plan at all. This holiday season will be the first in my life without my parents to celebrate with me. I decided a few months ago that I would focus on blessings, memories, and not get caught up in Holiday Smoliday.
What is Holiday Smoliday? To me, it's when everyone else's plans, wants, and needs become priority. My priority has to be the wellness of my mind and spirit. My priority has to be the happiness of my own family. My priority has to be appreciating what I already have. I am expecting nothing other than peace this holiday season.
I pray that Holiday Smoliday doesn't come my way. I just want to rejoice in all that God has given me. I don't need Thanksgiving or turkeys, dressing, pies, or icky mashed potatoes to feel that kind of joy! That joy lives inside of me, and for that I am eternally thankful!
So true! I had this discussion with one of my sisters the other day. I said, "forget about black Friday and all that spending money." Being grateful for what we have already has no price tag.
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