Comments on: Avoid the Holiday Meltdowns

By: Beth Suiter

Beth Suiter — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:18:56 +0000

This year I asked my family, “What is really important to you that we do at Christmas? Something that if we didn’t do it, it just wouldn’t seem like Christmas to you.” They each gave me an answer and then I was able to say, “So, if I don’t decorate the banister, it’s not a big deal to you?” They laughed “No!” Knowing what was really important to them freed me up to say no or left go of other things. It was nice. Now that I know what’s important to them, I don’t feel guilty about not doing other things.

By: Nkechinyere

Nkechinyere — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:40:52 +0000

Thanks very much for that interesting insight. Becky and Sarah, I like your comments too.
Apparently charity begins at home.It is not possible to give what we don’t have; as Christ would say love your neighbour as you love yourself.If we first show ourselves a great deal of love those around us will automatically get the feel. Therefore let’s apply this insight as we prepare for xmas and see how it works. Certainly it will be a productive, momorable and lovely season.

God bless you all!

By: Sarah Clark

Sarah Clark — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:09:51 +0000

Shileen & Becky, I believe you two are both right on this part… It’s always so hard to keep up with the holiday spirit when you have like a million things going on through your minds. I like to keep things simple myself, why drown ourselves? I can’t even tell you how amazing it is the holiday seasons can be and how joyous things will be. If anything, shuts me out, I just simply pick up a good book and read by the fireplace. There is nothing like a good book, hot tea, fireplace and listening to Christmas music on my tv… Where I can put all my cares away and focus on myself.

By: Shileen

Shileen — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:37:51 +0000

Becky, thanks so much for your comment. That’s just it! We can’t love and care for others if we ourselves are not filled. With all the extra during the holidays it’s important that we pace ourselves and take the time to fill our cups! We, too, deserve to enjoy this time of year and when we do? We are able to give to and love our families that much more. =)

By: Becky

Becky — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:06:33 +0000

Shileen, you are so right about this. As women we always place ourselves last on the list. It is important to take time for ourselves. How can we love and care for others if we feel empty within ourselves.

If we look back at our most cherised memories we do not remember if the house was perfect, how many cookies we baked, it was the moments spent with those we love most that are precious. Every moment is a gift and too precious to waste.

I wish everyone a blessed Christmas!