I do not send these anymore. I am glad.
I used to love to do cards. I am just not into it anymore. It is nice to keep things simple. I love to hear other people complain about their cards.....and having to do them. Wow.....such freedom. IS there something you need to release this year? There is freedom in releasing things that do not hold joy in our lives anymore. I released Christmas cards, making tons of homemade cookies, buying everyone I know a gift and I released the fantasy of a perfect bliss filled Holiday. I also was able to release some unusual relatives, a mother in law who had to have things her way and holiday traditions I never liked from my ex's side of the family.
OK...your turn.
Holiday Cards
October 25th, 2006 at 11:16 pm
October 25th, 2006 at 11:36 pm 1161819365
However, I will still do Christmas goodie baskets for the family members, only this year they will be better. More meat and cheese snacks, less cookies and candy. And special cans of tuna or chicken for our six beautiful and loving cats.
October 26th, 2006 at 01:07 am 1161824851
I don't bake. Last year I didn't even decorate. I DO travel to be with family. That is expensive and that is my gift to them.
October 26th, 2006 at 01:25 am 1161825910
I tend to see lots of un-happy and crazed bleary eyed women at Christmas. I think if alot of things were stopped--- the men might not even notice nor care....same for children. Sometimes we do things to please other women. Can anyone relate? I found that with my ex's family. We tended to do things but the women would not be happy and complain under our breath. Yet when I tried to make a change wow......you would of thought I had said for Christmas we all have brain surgery.
We want to let go yet- for many it is risk they do not want to take.....maybe hurting someones feelings or rocking the family boat. Taking a stand for even something little in the scheme of world wide events can be daunting for many. Once you take a small step in getting untangled and free it is empowering. Same for money, budgetting, saving, being thrifty, not spending like everyone else or living your life in a different way.......we have to make our own choices and create our very own destiny. Perhaps that is also a sign of getting some wisdom and maturing a bit. I think it does not happen as easily when you are younger.
October 26th, 2006 at 01:45 pm 1161870345
'Nuff said.
November 21st, 2006 at 07:04 pm 1164135844
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