No Wallowing, Apply Action!

"I thank you wholeheartedly because you cannot

  imagine all the happiness you are giving to me."

Auliq Ice

Time and distance tend to regulate who gathers around the table.  Long gone are the ten course meals and assorted beverages.  The festive use of tablecloths, sets of china, crystal glasses and silver settings are now termed quaint.  

We can thrive during Thanksgiving by finding opportunities, making good decisions and not staying hidden.  If we alter our expectations and bring light to darkened spaces, we will thrive.  If there are gaps in the holiday, fill them with surprise treats to bring joy to the child within.

FRAGRANCES:  Heat Spiced Cider on the stove, burn a fragrant candle, a vase of harvest flowers FEAST:  Bake a turkey breast, with Stove Top Dressing and a sweet potato; grab a dinner role and a slice of favorite pie from bakery. (Personal holiday associations: Cranberries, Salads, Buttered Rum).   NURTURE:  Scented Salt Soak in tub lined with tea lights and floating flower petals. Play enjoyable music and dance or create.  Watch movies from the past, read a book from from favorite or new author. (My personal favorites - a silent walk on a river trail; observation on a green way; barefoot in yard absorbing nature's energy)    COMMUNICATION:  Call, text, email loved ones; Briefly chat with an isolated neighbor; Speak through artistic expression; Release pent up emotion by writing about passed holidays, present day, or future desires.     

Wallowing is unacceptable. Apply action!

                                                                                                                 

I have not decided, yet!

"Not making a decision means

forgoing an opportunity."

Auliq Ice

There isn't any certainty as to when an opportunity will appear.  We may hope for years for something to come along or we might immediately catch a glimpse of a creative idea.  Unfortunately, we may be over come by fear and not be able to make a choice.  We remain stuck, inactive, and withdrawn based on fear.  The point is, to do nothing is a reflection of the choice to do nothing.  To say, "I haven't decided'" is fair and often times important, but when it continues to be a permanent position, the decision making is over.

The same holds true when we hear of an opportunity and a friend encourages us to participate, but we make up lame excuses.  Everyone in the family can make demands upon us, and yet we hesitate to carve out a small segment of time to nurture the self.

When people enquire about our progress, with relief we say the position has been filled or the class is full giving the power outside of our selves so we still don't need to decide.  Sometimes we even feel relief when we no longer have the option.  Please open those beautiful eyes to see an opportunity to enliven parts within.