It is the time of year to be merry and full of cheer. It is also the time of year for depression to hit. It is also the time of year to be broke.
I think I’m all of the above rolled into one. I’m human and I don’t think I’m any different from many other people out there battling with the lack of sunlight, tighter wallets, while thinking of what to buy, what to re-gift and what to look forward to. I’m moving through the ups and downs of life, too, with and without holiday cheer.
Black Friday is now over along with The Big Gobble Day and here I am being creative, oscillating between the written word and drawing. I have neglected my blog—although without intent—getting caught and tangled with life’s demands.
I have wanted to write about various subjects in the past month about the stock market to Halloween, to All Saints Day to Veterans Day, to what the true meaning of giving and being thankful means to us chemically. I’m speaking about our body’s chemicals that are released when we are appreciative and say thank you. It actually makes us feel good, releasing certain “feel good” chemicals the body produces naturally.
Instead, I’ve lent a helping hand to a friend in need and have been working on other projects on my plate.
In return I have gained new depth in understanding, challenged my abilities to accept what is and have learned to let go of what once was.
I have a lot to be thankful for and I’m grateful I can appreciate what comes my way regardless of how bad it may seem at the time or how good it truly is.
One of my wishes is to spread the joy I feel and the love I have for life to others. I do my best with what I have and I try.
Some of the best things I’ve experienced recently:
Taking a walk with my niece and talking with her
Sharing
Playing with a child
Laughing with friends
Playing Scattergories
Falling asleep on the phone with a friend
Talking to family
It’s the simple things in life that mean the most. They are truly precious. I hope you find what is precious to you and appreciate what life has to offer in the smallest and simplest of ways.