Christmas with my sister is cancelled this year (due to an illness on her in-laws side) I’m spending the day on my own after a walk in the woods with dogs and a good friend. I have nice food, treats and a Christmas tree. I wil come home, change into comfy clothes, switch on twinkly lights, light the fire and do something creative, with my favourite music in the background. On Boxing Day I’ll visit friends for a dog walk followed by lunch 🎄❤️
I’m grateful for this piece. I’ve experienced a lot of isolation and loneliness the past couple of days, and will be sharing Christmas Day with a family member I’ve had to set a boundary with. If I can prioritise meaningful things I enjoy e.g. meditation, nature, playing with my niece & nephew and taking breaks to recharge the social battery, I’ll get through it and will hopefully enjoy it. Wishing peace for you and yours, Vajradarshini.
P.S. Here's the PS I should have added to my email, written a few days ago. I'm in bed with the flu! Oh dear. Yes, no Christmas for me this year, but counting my blessings anyway.
Hi Vajradarshini Thank you for this. The idea that one could be fully in Christmas and fully oneself and not some half way compromise is great. Being wholehearted about both has, in a way, set their own boundaries. This is the most I've looked forward to Christmas for a long time. Wishing you well and a wonderful New Year.
Christmas with my sister is cancelled this year (due to an illness on her in-laws side) I’m spending the day on my own after a walk in the woods with dogs and a good friend. I have nice food, treats and a Christmas tree. I wil come home, change into comfy clothes, switch on twinkly lights, light the fire and do something creative, with my favourite music in the background. On Boxing Day I’ll visit friends for a dog walk followed by lunch 🎄❤️
Sounds like you have a nice day planned, even if it isn't what you were expecting!
I’m grateful for this piece. I’ve experienced a lot of isolation and loneliness the past couple of days, and will be sharing Christmas Day with a family member I’ve had to set a boundary with. If I can prioritise meaningful things I enjoy e.g. meditation, nature, playing with my niece & nephew and taking breaks to recharge the social battery, I’ll get through it and will hopefully enjoy it. Wishing peace for you and yours, Vajradarshini.
Oh, that sounds tough but also like you are well prepared and resourced, wishing you a happy and peaceful holiday Xx
At the moment I'd say writing and sitting next to my fake fire on Netflix feels like me.
P.S. Here's the PS I should have added to my email, written a few days ago. I'm in bed with the flu! Oh dear. Yes, no Christmas for me this year, but counting my blessings anyway.
I think of a friend I have not spoken to in months or perhaps years, and call them.
Hi Vajradarshini Thank you for this. The idea that one could be fully in Christmas and fully oneself and not some half way compromise is great. Being wholehearted about both has, in a way, set their own boundaries. This is the most I've looked forward to Christmas for a long time. Wishing you well and a wonderful New Year.