"One strain could call up the quivering expectancy of
Christmas Eve, childhood, joy, and sadness,
the lonely wonder of a star."
Maud Hart Lovelace
Preparing the house for the holidays can be an emotional roller coaster ride. Whether it is the old family ornaments or the lyrics to a Christmas Carol, we can find our moods quickly shift from joy to sadness.
Perhaps this is the first holiday without a loved one. Maybe family dynamics have shifted impacting a traditional gathering. Simply aging can trigger an awareness of limitations. Christmas lights are reminders of other times and distant places.
If we are feeling transparent or maybe like a burden, we can gaze up at the stars for comfort. They are forever present reminding us of oneness, peace and everlasting joy. They are symbols of comfort when we yearn to be truly at home.
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