If you haven't already been there, you must go to
Southern Inspiration and read Suzanne's post on November 12. It's about putting everything in
perspective for the season, and not only that, but for every day of our lives. It's a Gift that you can give yourself. I get SO overwhelmed at Christmas feeling like that everything's left up to me. I have way too many things on my list to do. I plan all sorts of neato things I'd like to accomplish for decor & food and parties and family gatherings. And while they're all wonderful ideas, I wind up getting myself over-extended and worn out, and sometimes it's almost impossible to enjoy the season and I get frustrated with myself & everybody else cuz they're not helping. I feel like I let myself and everybody else down because I'm not Martha Stewart and everything's not just perfect. Suzanne really put into words what I feel each year, AND what we need to do to keep ourselves from getting frazzled and disappointed. We should keep this mindset ALL YEAR LONG!
I don't want to dread Christmas and the holidays, and I find myself feeling that way nearly every year. I'm going to try to take her words to heart and pare down if need be. I want to enjoy the holidays, my family and loved ones, and if things are not decorated like the pages in a magazine, so what? Being together and spending time with the ones you love are the most important things besides celebrating the birth of Christ. Won't you all join me in my endeavor?
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11 comments:
Ihave joined you, and I will join you. The holidays do not need to wear us out...like preparing for a wedding...people work so hard at it that they are too tired and frazzled to enjoy the real reason for the season.
I am with you sister...to enjoy the day we celebrate the birth of Christ, quietly with family and friends.
Hey, I'm in!
Debbie
Do you know how many staff members Martha Stewart has? None of us could be her without a crew.
I totally agree. I read Suzanne's post too and am planning on taking her advice to heart this holiday season.
Hugs...
TARA
Beautiful!
cielo
There have been so many times at this time of year when I have taken on way too much and then it leads to me spending all my time in the kitchen or exhausted because I have sacrificed sleep to get it all done. I tend to want things to be perfect. I have regretted it because spending time with my family is what is really most important to me. I will go read the post. Thanks!
AMEN sister!!!!!!!!1 I too have succumbed to the "ideal" holiday pictures and stories and been left exhausted and wanting...missing the family who drove off after another great time they had but I was far too tired to fully enjoy the blessing of their presence~ Not this year!
I have a sign that hangs in my laundry room, it reads
Martha Stewart doesn't live Here!
And that is a good Thing!!
Relax, what gets done gets done. What does not, does not.
Dona
Hi Vicki,
Thank you for visiting my blog and for your kind words. It's sounds like we have a lot in common. I would love to restore an old farmhouse and become self-sufficient as well. And of course, having the Lord in common is most important.
I love your blog and will be back to read more.
Have a great Friday and weekend,
Christa
I tend to want things to be perfect.
Work from home India
Thanks for sharing this inspiring post!
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