The Gift of Doing Less

December has a way of arriving already full. Even when we try to keep things simple, there is still movement, noise, and the quiet pull to do more than we planned.

For me, the best part of this season is time with my grandbabies and my kids, the ones I gave birth to and the ones I’ve picked up along the way. Watching my grandbabies this year has been especially fun, seeing their personalities come out more clearly, their kindness, their sweet and sassy sides, and how much they love their family. It’s fun to watch, and even more fun to know they love me as much as I love them.

The holidays have shifted for me since my divorce. They’re quieter now, simpler, and they don’t always carry the same kind of energy they once did. I still miss parts of the hubbub and the traditions that used to fill the season, but at the same time, doing less has brought an unexpected sense of relief. There’s a freedom in allowing the season to be lighter. Fewer plans often mean less pressure with less shopping, fewer obligations, and more room to relax.

Life changes us, sometimes in ways we don’t choose. And still, there can be joy found in the shifts. A different rhythm. A quieter kind of meaning. Space for what fits now.

As the year comes to a close, I’m wishing you a holiday season that leaves room for what matters most to you.

~Debra

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