My headline is clickbait. There is no such thing as a perfect Advent, Hannukah, Solstice, Christmas or New Year. There never was. Instead of offering new tips, rituals, recipes, or plans, I suggest we all simply pay closer attention to what we have. Pay close attention … even to the pain of the holidays Being more mindful can make each day more vibrant, even as sunlight wanes. It can enliven what exists in the longer hours of darkness. It can make you aware of sorrows and losses. Experiencing and accepting the pain (No holiday is without it!) allows you to […]

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My headline is clickbait. There is no such thing as a perfect Advent, Hannukah, Solstice, Christmas or New Year. There never was. Instead of offering new tips, rituals, recipes, or plans, I suggest we all simply pay closer attention to what we have. Pay close attention … even to the pain of the holidays Being more mindful can make each day more vibrant, even as sunlight wanes. It can enliven what exists in the longer hours of darkness. It can make you aware of sorrows and losses. Experiencing and accepting the pain (No holiday is without it!) allows you to […]

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