The time of year is always overwhelming for me. I truly believe in the real Reason for the Season, but not in all the hoopla that the commercial retailers try to drill in my head, that a simple small gift is the best and it only costs "thousands of dollars".
Bah humbug I say!!!!
So, this morning I am getting ready for work (again), yes I was at the office on Sunday after my run. I feel this inner turmoil beginning to burble.....it is a grinding feeling, that you are not accomplishing much and none of it very well.....when I arrive at the office this morning I'm told that the project that I worked on over the weekend is not a priority now, that another job has taken precedence.....
"It's not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are."
Roy Disney, Longtime senior executive to The Walt Disney Company
It's natural to feel conflicted when your life is out of sync with your values.
For example, if you believe your number one value is your family and you work 65 hours a week, is it any wonder that you feel unsettled and unhappy?
When you're clear about what is important to you, it will be much easier to let go of the things in your life that don't fit.
Start the week off right...examine your values.
WOW, one of those Ahhhhaaa, moments!
One person can only do so much, one person can only be helpful when they are helpful to them self. One cannot expect to get blood from a stone.
With this busy Christmas Season ahead of us, take time to remember the Reason for the Season, don't get caught up in all of the commercialism. Take time for family, friends and most importantly, Yourself....
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Amen girlfriend!
Sounds as if that is exactly what you need to do.
Great post... and you're so right. It's hard not to get swept up by the busyness of the season. Enjoy your evening :D
I don't see no whine...
Oh you are soooooo right. I feel the pressure building as well. Thanks for this post...with the economy and all in the crapper, I'm gonna need lots of wine this season!
Great post Lily. What you say is oh so true.
It can be a stressful time of year, but you're right, remaining focused on what's important helps put things into perspective.
Great post! Thanks for sharing your Ahhhhaaaa moment....I needed to see that too.
That is exactly what I needed to read today! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings!
Living life according to your principles DOES make the answers easy :-) Ahhhhhhhhhh!
My favorate part of the holiday season is doing the stuff with my family. Even my kids are much more interested in putting up the tree and decorating than they are in what gifts they will get...
...at least for now.
That is a great philosophy.
Laurel, thanks so much for your post. I definitely know the feeling. Last week I was feeling so overwhelmed with work and trying to fit in training and friends and by the end of the week I was in a serious funk. It is a shame that our busiest time at work is leading up to Christmas. Thankfully after a bit of me time I feel much better!
That is some great advice. Enjoy your evening for YOU tonight.
I know what you mean. This (Christmas) year has been kinda of a downer for me so far. Normally around this time I'm super happy to be out buying gifts and being in the holiday spirit but it seems like such a hassle. GAH!
gee you want a manservant Ok
By the way what's for supper, can you get me a beer, The game's on tonight so I'll use the TV.
I shoveled the whole driveway today. Have you done the laundry yet?
There is everything better now? I do what I can to help.
right on the money sister!!!
That picture cracked me up! :) Thanks for keeping me right on track. :)
That picture cracked me up! :) Thanks for keeping me right on track. :)
well said. :-)
great post. i am right with ya when it comes to this time of the year. i am way emo too. jus posted about it too, lol.
lilly, i hope your week gets better.
judi
the marketers do a great job of telling us, and our kids, what we "need". the latest, greatest game or gadget that we just can't live without. ah well, somewhere the true spirit got lost in the marketing. i think a lot of people are starting to figure it out and are slowly changing their "christmas habits". i know judy and i have changed a lot over the last few years. smaller, less expensive gifts and more family time seems to work. the grandkids don't seem to mind. the toys eventually break, or lose their luster and get put on a shelf or thrown away but the family is still there. it's all good, young lady!
good luck with your training! my racing season is over so i can now drink more beer! lol. you know what i mean. :)
be good!
The greatest gift my parents gave me was a set of values. By the time I tried to pass the gift to my children, the world had changed, and it was much harder. I discovered a local charity that provided gifts for low income families during the holidays, and I started volunteering. Soon my whole family was volunteering, and Christmas became what it should be -- the gift you give of yourself, not the gift you receive. I served as president of the organization for 3 years, and it was hard work, but I still got much more out of it than I ever put into it.
I would encourage anyone who is feeling the Christmas pressure to find an opportunity to volunteer. Usually all we need to get back on track is a change of perspective.
Right on Diva!!!
No truer words spoken....
Give to the Snow Suit Fund, which was held this weekend in Ottawa!
Give to the Shepherd's of Good Hope, a year 'round worthy cause for people suffering from addiction and homelessness....
Give of yourself, because there is no better gift than the difference you can make in the life of a child.
first where can I sign up for the man servant?
second I think this season can be overwhelming..but only if you are focused on trying to conquer the world.. just enjoy all the little things and your job will get done one step at a time (I know mine is crazy this time of year too!!)
Sometimes you need a good post like this to put it in perspective.
(Love the reindeer.)
Values...
Relax and enjoy an evening to yourself. I know we all say this but X-mas should be family and friends and good times, not gifts. Easier said then done. PS trying to get a group together to run Hamilton Boxing Day 10 miler if you are interested.
Great post!
BTW...did someone say manservant?
Wonderful post, i have to remember that. i put up decor this season without really enjoying it almost like a chore. Need to slow down and enjoy the lights.
Manserveant, yes puhlese :-)
I like to shop online. Less stressful, more enjoyable. Keeps the "people hating" at bay.
Unless that stone is my rock hard pectoral muscle!
Ha!
Good luck on everything during this busy month, and keep it stress free!
Great post. Sounds like a wonderful evening. Enjoy!
Yes, a nice relaxing drunken evening can do wonders!
I really liked this post. I totally agree with you!
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