Choosing Gratitude and Joy for Holiday 2020

I don’t need to tell you that 2020 has been a difficult year. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you are just as ready to end the unpredictable chaos and monotony of social distancing as I am. I also won’t pretend we are all in the same boat in this storm. While my boat has been turbulent, we aren’t taking on water. I know many have not been so lucky.

So this holiday, I've made the decision to recenter, and focus on the gratitude and joy, instead of self pity. 

I should offer the disclaimer that I wrote this piece from where I have existed during this challenging year, and I acknowledge that is a place of privilege. I know it is not everyone's story, and while I hope this will not happen, some may even feel I am out of touch. I also live in a community of immense privilege, and for those of us for whom the year has been shaky but not catastrophic, I think a healthy dose of reality and gratitude is exactly what we need this holiday season. That is why I wrote this piece. If your year has been like mine, one of discomfort and inconvenience, but not tragedy, I hope you will join me in being grateful this holiday season. 

You can read my entire post for Westchester County Mom here.

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You can also find inspiration for new holiday traditions to help make this challenging holiday more special here. 

Or, check out my entire Christmas Guide for great crafts, activities, printables, gift guides, and more!

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If this spoke to you, be sure to share the mindfulness!