But this has been a tough season for me
This time of year is always hectic. Lots of things I feel that I have to do, and lots of things that I'd like to do. Every.Single.Year. But this year seems more rushed than in the past. The other night I had an anxiety episode about my holiday cards. I literally didn't fall asleep because my thoughts were going a mile a minute because of cards. I kept thinking that I wouldn't get my cards done "in time for Christmas." When I woke up (calmer) in the morning I realized that I've never -- at least in my memory -- gotten all of my cards done in time to arrive before Christmas. I've bought New Year cards and sent Valentines to "complete" my cards, more than once.
The Sidewalks of New York at the holiday season
My anxiety episode led to an awareness that what ever I get done, I'll get done. Cards will get sent (or they won't) and packages will get wrapped (or they won't). I'll spend time with friends and see (some of) the sights in the city. It won't be all the sights and I won't send all the cards I'd hoped to, but I will make every effort to enjoy the days ahead. If friends don't get holiday cards, I can still send notes and let people know that I'm thinking of them.
The Lights at the Shops at Columbus Circle
One very fun thing I did get to do was visit with our blog friend, Beatrice from The Frog and the PenguiNN. We had a great get-together, window-shopping, visiting the Market at Columbus Circle and eating dinner with these lights as our view. The lights are a favorite part of (my) New York every December. The lights change color and on the hour holiday music plays. It's fun and festive and so pretty.
I'm slowing down, stopping and smelling the gingerbread and realizing -- as always -- that it's not about how much I get accomplished and the presents and cards, but about being present in as many moments as possible.
From Gingerbread NYC at the Museum of the City of New York
As ever, thanks for visiting and let's all stop and smell the gingerbread.
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Great post! I have noticed myself getting stressed about the season and other things going on (maybe even more than usual this year), and I need to step back and chill out, and smell the gingerbread! Thanks for a timely reminder. I love all of the fun things you see in your city!
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