The Christmas Rush
Well, Thanksgiving is over and for many people, the mad rush is on to spend more than they should on the perfect gift that someone might not even want. No wonder so many people fight depression this time of year.
There is a better way. Purposely find some quiet time, take a bath and read a good book. Make time to snuggle with your loved one or watch a good movie together. Invite some good friends in for a low key dinner where laughter is the main course. All of these are stress busters. That gift you sweated over in the store won’t be half as memorable as the time you invested in someone who is important to you. This is the time to say, “I love you” to someone you have never admitted it to. After all, Jesus came because of love.
This might sound like more work for you in a season when there are so many party invites. Some of them you go to out of obligation and others you enjoy but I’m talking about the kind of get together where no one dresses up and everyone feels free to express themselves without worrying about how someone else will take it. Those are the friends who stand by you when things go wrong. They are the gold in your life and just seeing them makes you smile. Call it a Holiday Stress Relief party and watch everyone relax. These are the times good memories come from. Let’s make this a holiday to remember.
