Celebration, Relationships, and Rest

Cathie Leimbach • December 18, 2023

The holiday season is upon us! During the next two weeks, most of us will be taking a break from our normal routine to celebrate Christmas, New Years, Kwanzaa, or simply time off. This is a great season for celebration, relationships, rest.


Take advantage of this season to celebrate! Enjoy traditions that celebrate your faith. Treasure group events and the small things that affirm your beliefs. Acknowledge your achievements throughout the year. Maybe you have become healthier, taken up a hobby that energizes you, or furthered your education. Perhaps you started a new business or got a promotion at work. You may have achieved a financial goal or taken your dream vacation. Celebrate your successes!


Invest in your personal relationships. Take time for long dinners and conversations. Have fun with the people in your life. Encourage others around you by giving them a meaningful gift or lending them a hand with a project.


Enjoy some rest. Sleep in or take naps. Make time for both physical and mental rest. In today’s society, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and overburdened. Give yourself permission to play, to do things that give you joy and recharge your spirit.   



I encourage you to live the next two weeks intentionally, so you get the most out of this holiday season. How can you have a Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays? What celebrations are most important to you? What relationships do you wish to enjoy or strengthen? What will allow you to feel rested? Scheduling these life-giving activities is the first step in making them happen.

Wishing you a holiday season filled with joy, hope, love, and peace!

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