The spirit of the season

For as long as I can remember this has always been my favorite time of the year. My daily routine undergoes a change based on family traditions. It is a time when I transform the interior of my home to brighten the otherwise shortened daylight. It is a time to reach out to friends to share with them what the past year has blessed me with and to learn of the significant events in their lives. It is a time of gatherings filled with laughter and good food. It is a time to celebrate the end of one year and to set intentions for the year to come. It is a time for dreams and memories. There were years when I wondered if I had lost the spirit of the season. I would go through the motions and felt an emptiness within based on how I saw my life. Is this what the future would hold? As time passed the old familiar feeling returned and I am forever grateful for that happening. It is with me today as I write this blog. So if you are in a space where it may not be the happiest time of the year for you, take one small step to reach out to others to lift your spirits. What are you doing today to make the season bright for yourself and those around you?