Holiday Family Togetherness – Physically, Mentally, Spiritually, and…Happily

When it comes to peaceful relationships at the holiday season, it can happen – people aren’t showing us their best. Even knowing Santa is watching, people – including our kiddos – act and react from a place of less than love.

The songs of this time provide us with wintery wonderment that is filled with idyllic scenes, family harmony, and lots of presents under the tree along with mistletoe hanging from every door opening. While it’s fun to listen to these songs and get sucked into the perfect scenarios, they just aren’t realistic. And, for that, I’m thankful. 

We purposely chose to come into these bodies from non-physical to enjoy the apparent chaos, the hustle and bustle, and the times when life goes in a swirly, squirrelly, or a spaghetti manner. Finding love, remaining balanced, and seeing the beauty in the midst of burnt pumpkin pie, over done ham, and undercooked vegetables is the magic of life. During the holiday season, the opportunity to choose love over perfection can occur often.

Make An Agreement

If your kids become more than usual grumpy or get the case of the “gimmies” during this time, before the holiday events really begin, make an agreement. Acknowledge the fun, but also the stress while creating an agreement that includes how much time will be spent with friends and family, a family budget for gifts, events, and meals, and a schedule that has all participants involved with the planning. 

Knowing how your family will be conducting its holiday season is key to everyone getting the most of the holiday season physically, mentally, spiritually, and…happily.