Listen to Your Soul During the Holidays

The holidays are amazing and wonderful! They can also be hard. I find that when I finally get time to relax, suppressed emotions find their way to the surface. When families or churches gather, there is joy. There can also be awkward exchanges with people you’ve had conflicts with. Maybe this year you are celebrating the holidays for the first time without someone you deeply love, a person no longer part of your life. You want to feel happy, but it’s easier said than done.

I’m going to keep this blog short. It is a busy season and you’ve got a lot to do. I wanted to give you permission though (in case you need someone to do so) to listen to your soul during the upcoming holidays.

What is your soul saying?

I’m planning on doing an Emotional Jug every day over the holidays. I’ll either journal it or do it verbally with my handsome hubby.

We’re in the midst of a transition back to Asia. There are tons of positive emotions, things I’m delighted in about being back. Like the fun Thai elephants with Santa hats. Aren’t they fun? There is sadness too. We miss our kids and grandson. There are a few fears I need to take note of as well.

As you give your inner voice space to speak, pay attention. Take those things to the Christ child who came into this world with beautiful vulnerability. Look at the nativity scenes around you and let your heart engage with that Jesus, the babe in the manger is so very human.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

I’m praying this Christmas season and the coming year will be the best one ever for you and yours. The Savior came to heal, redeem, and restore us. May He be your Savior in fresh new ways today and in 2020.