Holiday alert!
Editor, The Sun:
There is a woman at large who MUST BE STOPPED. She’s known to run amok about this time every year spreading tidings of discomfort and stress. She is reported to be charmed and dangerous to our Christmas Spirit.
She was last spotted in the minds of women who go through the holidays feeling frazzled, frustrated and panicked. This imaginary vixen, lives in our heads and tries to brainwash us to believe that in order for our loved ones to have a very merry Christmas our homes have to be impeccably decorated, trees artistically trimmed, the most perfect presents purchased and wrapped for everyone on our list, and holiday cards with hand-written notes finished by early December.
Have you seen this woman? If so, you MUST stop her.
Here’s what you can do. Complete all the preparations you want in celebration of the holidays, as long as… and this is the key…. you are doing them stress-free and continuously enjoying the magic of the Season. If not, then you must let go of what doesn’t get done, and vanquish this demanding woman from your head. Then continue to celebrate the spirit and joy of the holidays, with a generous helping of fun added in.
Remember, the best gift you can give your friends and loved ones this year is your authentic self, the real you who offers comfort, joy, love and laughter to those around you just by being present, relaxed, and joyful yourself.
Wishing You and Yours a Very Merry, Magical and Joy-filled Christmas!
Bonnie Holub
Crawfordville