JOY:

Sometimes, the holidays are filled with the joy
we associate with that time of year. The
season flows. Magic is in the air. Sometimes
not.

Here are some ideas I've learned through
personal experience, and practice, to help us
get through difficult holidays.

Deal with feelings, but try not to dwel
l unduly on them. Put the holidays in

perspective: A holiday is one day out of 365.
We can get through any 24-hour period.

Get through the day, but be aware that there
may be a post-holiday backlash. Sometimes,
if we use our survival behaviors to get
through the day, the feelings will catch up
to us the next day.

Find and cherish the love that's available,
even if it's not exactly what we want. Is
there someone we can give love to and
receive love from? Recovering friends? Is
there a family who would enjoy sharing
their holiday with us?

Maybe past holidays haven't been terrific.
Maybe this year wasn't terrific. But next year
can be better, and the next a little better.

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