"Christmas is not a date.
It is a state of mind."
Mary Ellen Chase
The individuals who gather around our table, help to create the holiday spirit. Comfort food soothes the belly, but it is the presence of others that embellishes the warmth of the home. It matters not if there are numerous guests or just a few. It is the quality of the exchanges that feeds the soul. Even offered silence can be a blessing to allow personal memories to flow.
The location of a holiday meal is far less important than our state of mind. Whether over eating or indulgent drinking is meant to numb feelings, we will not escape. Overcrowding may distract, but not fill our wounded spaces. We will experience both joy and sadness, but where we place our focus determines how we proceed.
We can give ourselves permission to be attentive or quiet. Others love to share stories and by simply being present, our state of mind can maintain the holiday spirit. The best gift of the season is permission to be comfortable with the self. Design what is needed to lift our spirits and let others benefit from it.
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