There are so many wonderful things about this time of year. There’s the reminder of that day many years ago when a precious baby was born in a manger…a tiny baby destined to change humanity for eternity. Then there’s the excitement of spending joyful times with family and friends. Of course there’s the blessing of holidays, where we get to rest and rejuvenate for the coming year. And there’s also the thoughts, hopes and dreams for the future, that we always seem to remember when a new year is just around the corner.
At the moment, I’m dreaming of a white Christmas in two of my favourite cities in the world…maybe I’ll experience it some day?!
But I’m also appreciating the “moment” and the awesome place that I’m in right now, with the people I love the most on this planet…my family!
2013 has been a year filled with triumphs, but also challenges and some real heartache too…but isn’t that what life is all about?! We all know that life can be like traveling on a really bumpy road, then suddenly we hit a smooth section of the road, and we get to rest a little, recuperate and get ourselves ready for the next bump. But it’s the bumps that make us truly appreciate the smooth sections of the road, right?
Christmas is an amazing time of year, but I know that for some, Christmas is also a painful time. A reminder of a time that didn’t go so well. Or a day when a loved one will be sorely missed 🙁 But even in the midst of sadness, I’ve felt an urge to find happiness and gratitude still. It’s what I have to do to keep going…refocus on the positive.
Maybe I’m starting my New Year’s resolutions early, but what the heck! My New Year’s resolution is to BE HAPPIER!! To help me along the way, I’ve found an excellent app…I know you think I’m addicted to my iphone, but you really should check it out…it’s supposed to make you happier :), so why not?!
Another happy moment to report is that I’m well over 2000 words into writing Chapter 3 of my novel. Amanda is going to be very proud of me 🙂 As with many writers I’ve heard about, writers’ block can be a real problem, or “stumbling block” to the creative process. But lately, I’ve found going back to my love of art has really helped to get my creative mojo flowing again. You can check out some of the stuff I’ve been working on here.
I’d like to end with a little secret I’ve being bursting to tell…
Guess what?
You’re never going to believe it!
I’m not sure if I should tell you.
But if I don’t, I think I’ll explode!!!
……
Maybe next post 🙂
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and the happiest New Year ever!!!!
Jennifer xo
