MID DECEMBER HAS ITS JOYS TOO

December 15th- the middle of the busiest month of the year. But on a Sunday!! Sundays are for church and catching up with the week's events. For some last minute Christmas shopping and wrapping and other activities. With good weather, outdoor activities or just a walk or a walk with the dogs, December can be enjoyed. As long as it is not too cold and your face freezes with the wind chill if there is one. For those wanting to burn extra calories, walking in snow does the trick. Of course, more exercise can make one hungry!! Or putting on some music and sitting and perusing the newspapers or finishing a good book or just the book needing to be finished. With all the hoopla around, some quiet does bring reflection! Is it a time for you to remember others who are no longer with you? Is it a time to think about phoning- yes let someone hear a real voice and not just a facebook entry or email- that person you have missed? Amidst all the busyness that occurs with the festive season, stopping and taking a breath. De stressing in your own individual way may be necessary to avoid catching a bug and getting sick. Try to concentrate on what are the most important things you want to do after the tedious tasks are done! I feel relieved for example that my wrapping is done. Slowly the presents will leave the house. Although there is something pleasurable about looking at piles of wrapped gifts! Thinking about the anticipation of little children shaking boxes and wondering what is inside! However like many others, I wonder did I buy enough? Of course, I need to stop myself! The dilemma when presents are bought early! Time to buy more! The season brings renewed energy but can be exhausting too. So eating well, fluids and a good night's sleep- like the rest of the year is always good advice. There are still 10 days to Christmas so there really is lots of time to finish. One shop stop or even the wonderful modern online shopping! Even gift wrapped and sent to the recipient! So enjoy the quiet of the day or the quiet after some running around- your choice!! And if really exhausted-take an afternoon nap!