Time to Reflect and Deflect

  By; Ana Mepham.
 
The Christmas holidays are upon us, there is a buzz around town. Between the annual Christmas lights being switched on, Christmas Markets, presents to be bought, family gatherings, children's Christmas carols/plays, Christmas parties, oh and don’t forget the choice of bird one has to decided to cook or the delicious nut roast one has to prepare, never mind  Santa on his way with all the presents the little ones have posted their letters for. The list goes on as we all know. It’s also the end of another year to put a many of things in the past and to bring the lessons we have learnt into the future with us. New beginnings are around the corner. We all know Christmas is a joyful occasion and on some days we smile and laugh and feel grateful to have the people we have in our lives and the lives that we have to live. Other days we think of the ones we have lost along the way and miss so deeply, we shed a few tears with the memory and the thoughts we have and can no longer continue to have. It’s a huge time to reflect and potentially think of the things we aim to do in the new year. Weather it be as little as something which is reading more and checking in with ourselves or planning a weeks summer holiday with our significant other. So we have something to work towards and something to look forward to. Overall it’s a time to reflect and deflect. Take in all the moments and be kinder to others, especially yourself.
 
Merry Christmas to everyone and thank you for all your ongoing support.
See ya next year! ;)