Take some time

Sip things.

Take strolls.

Yawn and stretch out.

Stare at trees when the winds blows their branches. Listening to the rustling.

Enjoy a rainstorm. Feel the sun on your skin.

Take deep breaths and smile.

Life pushes along so often, so quickly, that we feel the twinge of panic and anxiety at every turn. Stress becomes our prison, and busyness our occupation.

I'm as guilty of this as anyone. So I make the above list for myself, and share it with you in case it helps.

Take time to enjoy the little things.

Take time to breath.

Take time for you.

Reflections.

Sitting near the fire, reading. Reflecting.
Was an interesting, hectic, wonderful day that ended with me eating, drinking and playing games with close friends and second family while listening to Christmas music.

Even dragged Auro up for a dance during Silent Night. Not the usual dance song, but the mood struck me.

While I strive to accomplish so much more, I take moments like these to be immensely grateful for what I have now. I have a home, I have food, I have warmth. I've not always had these things. Some still don't.

I know that all I have won't always be here, and in the many vicissitudes of my life, I have learned to appreciate what I have while I have it. Whatever that may be.

So tonight, I reflect on all I have to be grateful for. While fighting off a sneeze, damn cat allergies... and sit back to read while the log fire dies down.

Hope everyone is bundled up, warm, and safe tonight.

Sleep well, and many fortunes to you.