Advent and Christmas: Less Crazy; More Meaningful
This is my December church newsletter article. I don’t know about you, but I sometimes have trouble keeping my head together and my heart focused on God during Advent and Christmas. Mostly it’s because of all the noise and clutter and busy-ness. But it’s also because I often don’t take time to set my priorities before plunging into the season. Here’s a little list I developed a few years ago with some tips on making the season less crazy and more meaningful. Hope it’s helpful for you. 1. SLOW DOWN. When you find yourself anxious, harried, angry or frustrated because of the demands of the season, resolve to take 30 minutes THAT DAY to be kind to yourself. Take a bubble bath. Listen to music. Take a walk at Sharon Woods Metro Park. Drive around your neighborhood and look at Christmas decorations. Everything that’s got you uptight will still be there when you’re done, but you’ll have caught your breath and you’ll be ready to face them anew. 2. Consider giving alternative g...