Hello!

I thought we could help each other out by naming one thing we will eliminate, to prepare for more meaningful rituals this holiday season.

I'll start-
1. I'm staying away from the malls!!!

Your turn!

Peace and Bright Blessings,
*-*-*-*Diane*-*-*-*




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I'm staying away from high expectations and perfectionism. Trying to go with the flow and enjoy the other stuff more. Like baking and fudge and decorating and making gifts. So far its going well. Reena

1) Im not going to make my house a Christmas mecca zone this year!
2) Im not striving for perfection
3) Im going to love my neighbors
4) Im staying away from Walmart as much as possible!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL !!! :-)

Leona - I'm with you. Avoid Walmart!!!!

Let me also add that I will take some time to praise myself for dealing more and more effectively with my inlaws - also taking more of a break from those family obligations to better cope with holiday stress.

Hi Reena!

Isn't it so freeing to stay away from those high expectations and perfectionism?! I have really started to go w/ the flow in my life. I have found it to mean accepting everything,not to waste energy trying to control it all. Your Christmas sounds like it's going to be very relaxing and has the true meaning!

Hi Leona3!

I smiled when I thought of your house being a Christmas mecca zone Good for you. Are you following the "golden rule?" Loving yourself too You are number one remember!
I don't go to Walmart ever. I don't care what time of the year it is!lol!
Sounds like you have the true spirit of Christmas!

Hi Bakedpears!

What is it about Walmart? The only thing I like about the word, is the movie that was made, where the girl has the baby and lives there!lol!(Where the Heart Is)?
Great idea w/ the in-laws. Especially the break from the obligations. I'm working on that too!

Thanks for all of your replies-
Peace and Bright Blessings,
*-*-*-*Diane*-*-*-*


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