What do you most look forward to during the festive season?
By this time in December, there's just no getting away from the 'Spirit of Christmas'. Tis' the season for good cheer, and those who won't risk turning into Scrooge. Just next to the sparkly lights and gilded decorations, lurks the shadow of good times - a visit from familial triggers not seen since this time last year.
Do you just grit your teeth and bear it, it's only once a year after all so why unnecessarily rock the boat when an extra glass wine will nicely do the trick. Or do you use this opportunity to get to the root of the underlying issue, and shine the light of presence into the murky shadows.
There's no one right answer here. I love Eckhart Tolle's wisdom on families, that their purpose is to awaken us. That's right, our family members, especially the ones that drive us nuts, are not here to : a) be pleasing to us, b) meet our expectations however low we set the bar, or c) to align with our preferences.
Now that we've got that straight, our job becomes a lot simpler. Simpler, not easier. So, my question to you beloved as we head into the culmination of another year is, how do you want to feel at the end of this reunion?
If the answer is peaceful, content, loving or anything of a similar nature, the KEY is to go in with a clear intention. The stuff of family patterns is sticky but remember that LIFE supports evolution. Even if you don't fully succeed, you will have started the process of creating greater harmony in your relationships and THAT is truly worthy of celebration.
