As a kid I loved watching variety shows. They were filled with a plethora of unusual talent. One of my favorite acts was the guy attempting to keep several plates spinning atop sticks. At this time of year, I find myself recreating that old familiar balancing plates on a stick stunt.
The additional frenzy of the holidays can make the stress of our daily workload reach turbo charged levels. Santa Claus will soon be coming to town with visiting relatives and friends packed and stacked in his sleigh after all. Sure makes me wish that like good Ol' St. Nick, I had a workshop filled with elves to help with getting all the extras done in time.
"I promise you nothing is as chaotic as it seems. Nothing is worth diminishing your health. Nothing is worth poisoning yourself into stress, anxiety, and fear."
~ Steve Maraboli
This mad dashing and scrambling about sets the stage for distraction and can cause us to be less careful travelling between home base and our workplace grind. So far this week I have received calls that two close friends had been in serious auto accidents.
"Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths."
~ Etty Hillesum
In each moment and each breath you share over the coming days give yourself, your family and friends the gift of presence. Instead of trying to "enjoy" yourself, intend to exist "in joy". Eat and laugh heartily. Exchange gifts as a cheerful giver. And when you feel like you are about to lose sight or control of one of those spinning plates, take a deep breath, giving thanks for every plate, and let the plates fall where they may.
Choose this holiday season to exist "in joy".
Are you breathing?
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