Dear Readers,

Going into the holidays, I encourage you. It is a time of so many blessings, but also pain. Wherever you are at, I encourage you to:

1.) Avoid comparisons. Per Grok: The famous saying, “Comparison is the thief of joy,” is widely attributed to former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, though some sources suggest variations were used by others like C.S. Lewis or Mark Twain—and it is one of my favorite sayings too. Probably because I have always struggled with it and have felt the loss of joy.

2.) Be more dependent than powerful; dependent on your higher power that is. We were not actually created to be powerful on our own, but rather to be given what we need emotionally from our higher power. During the holidays, let yourself rest rather than try to carry “it.” Then what you have in your stronghold, your bank, let it flow out and serve with it.

3.) Stick to your self-care habits. Stick to your self-care habits. Stick to your self-care habits.

This brings joy. Smile.

How are you getting through the holidays?

What self-care tips work for you?