The holidays and especially the New Year often brings with them an aggressive reminder that as much as we may feel pressure to smile and be jolly, emotions are not as easy to schedule as the decorative lights promising to bring happiness and festive ho-ho-hos. The stress of feeling like we must revamp our lives as the calendar inches forward to yet another year is in full effect. We make frivolous promises to ourselves to become better people all the while ignoring the emotional strain of embarking on destined-to-fail goals. Ultimately, a crack becomes a break and the foundation the we’ve worked so hard at building is threatening to crumble as we sip eggnog and sing carols of brighter days to come.
We think that we have mastered escapism (with the occassional help of fermented grapes). We sink into the pit of darkness, grasping at memories of better days- of innocent hopes and the promise of a bright future. Of course, and this is the slap in the face from the universe, the guilt of ruining the festivities for those around causes us to attempt to wear the mask and hope for the best.
No resolutions for me this year- just living. Living and learning to deal with these very real emotions. Without guilt. And maybe, just maybe, the last week will not become the norm.
Twitter: bcatgray
says:
Very well said, Kristina. I totally agree with not making
resolutions this year. Just live! Taking it day by day and emotion
by emotion.
Twitter: callmeKristinaB
says:
Thanks for commenting Betty! I think we owe it to ourselves to live and give ourselves the space to grow without stress. Happy New Year to you!
Twitter: motheringmayhem
says:
Good point about avoiding resolutions that are destined to
fail. All of my resolutions are to continue working at things with
which I am still struggling. May you have a wonderful New
Year!
Twitter: callmeKristinaB
says:
Hi thanks for commenting, Mrs. Mayhem. Continuing to work on the things that we strive to accomplish is great. Change and progress are a necessity. Good luck and I hope your year is filled with numerous opportunities for personal growth!
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