A Little Mood Lighting
Posted by kaileenelise on December 17th, 2009
The outdoor Christmas lights, green and red and gold and blue and twinkling,
remind me that most people are that way all year round—
kind, generous, friendly and with an occasional moment of ecstasy.
But Christmas is the only time they dare reveal themselves.
(Harlan Miller)
They say that when it rains, it pours—and it seems like life has been raining and pouring down on me this week. Strangely, I am both overwhelmed and overjoyed for this holiday season. A number of wonderful things have happened the last few days and a handful of tricky situations have bubbled up to the surface.
As with all challenging times, I am trying to find the calm within the storm.
I am looking forward to…
quiet time with family and cheerful exclamations of joy
the warmth of the sun on my skin and the chill of snow on my nose
reflections of this year’s accomplishments and contemplations of next year’s goals
It’s a busy time for all of us and I promise to catch up more soon. In the meantime, please know I am thinking of you and sending twinkling holiday thoughts your way.
photo credit: photoinsajd via weheartit
Tags: Balance, Blogging, Everyday Life, Holidays, Reflection
Hi,
I’ve been feeling so incredibly overwhelmed too! The last week of school before Christmas is insane in high school. Just one more day and then I am freeeeeee!
A beautiful picture and a wonderful quote. Enjoy your weekend and have a very happy holiday seaason with your family and friends.
Augh it’s been such an icky week for me, too, and the sad part is, the stress/panic/pressure won’t go away until after Christmas. Boo! Still I’m determined to not let it get to me (like it has this past week) and focus on next week with my family.
Cheers to you my darling.
I have just stumbled across your blog from Kimberly Wilson’s site. First and foremost congratulations on the guest blogging! I look forward to reading your upcoming posts. Of course, I plan on marking this blog under my favorites…it’s quite lovely!
I feel the same way about the past week, when it rain it really does pour. I am finally done with my chaotic week and now plan on relaxing. Wishing you a fabulous holiday season & enjoy every minute of it. xo
lovely to meet you kaileenelise! i look forward to writing with you at tranquility… i love the beautiful words and images that you’ve collected in this space!
This time of year seems to be very stressful for most people, but we just have to do what we can to get through. Sounds like you usually have a few tricks up your sleeves to make yourself happy, which is great! Last week, while going crazy with too much paper writing and helping counsel overwhelmed freshamn, I found that lighting a christmas candle helped.
darling girl, hugs your way. I will be your umbrella!
thinking of you and get some rest and comfort this weekend. xoxo
all my love
i share the overwhelmed and the overjoyed sense of existence right now. this is the perfect way to establish a reminder that we are always connected, just buzzing about in every which way sometimes! peace & joy as you tie up the strands of the rope before you head out for the holidays! xoxox
Fantastic picture!
Holidays can intensify the stress in one’s life. To create harmony that will ease this stress don’t worry about what other may think, just do what feels right at the moment.
Accepting the twinkling holiday thoughts you sent my way, returning it with a handful of fresh sparkle that will light your path.