An Opportunity for Inspiration

Here's an appealing take on the holiday experience from Judith Wright's More e-zine:

"I used to think that my holiday had to be encompassed in one 'perfect day' or that I had to re-create my family’s traditions impeccably. But I’ve learned to embrace the holidays as a season and a spirit, and not as one single tradition or event. I’ve learned that when I’m not open to the spirit of the season, then everything feels like a dreaded to-do list rather than an opportunity for inspiration. When I remember to touch the spirit, my preparations become sacred, loving acts."


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Shopping

Well, traffic and conversation have quieted here at PPBB. I suspect that most of us are doing quite a few holiday errands just now: chasing down a Creepy Crawly Bug Maker for the four-year-old nephew, etc.

While it's simply necessary to produce the longed-for toy for the wee boy, I also like to see how I can put my own individual spin on the events of this time of year. (One year our Christmas tree was an easel--the three-legged teepee kind--wrapped in lights. That was great at night, very odd when unlit.)

My feeling is: whatever I come up with is unlikely to be any weirder than a Creepy Crawly Bug Maker.

And all of this is, after all, supposed to be a celebration, and fun.


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