I have to admit, it’s been challenging to get into the Christmas spirit this year—well, really, the past three years if I’m being completely honest. With so many changes, not only in the world, but in my life in general, there have been times when hiding from the world has seemed a more desired alternative than what is out there waiting for me on any given day.
But life is not about hiding. It’s about doing the best we can, sharing our light in the world and meeting change head on and deciding how best we can step up to the challenges that life gives us at any one moment in time. While I may not be able to do many of the things I’d like to these days, and in the way I’d like to, I can still accomplish something. Baby steps are better than no steps.
So, I have made myself a promise to do better in the year ahead, to take time to do some of the things that are important to me and not push my own needs aside. I promise to be more direct with people. We sometimes think that others should instinctively know what we’re thinking and feeling during certain situations and then become disappointed and frustrated when they don’t. That is not realistic. Communication takes practise and I promise to make an effort to communicate more clearly.
Between now and the new year I will set down a list of intentions for 2023 of some of the things I would like to see manifested in the year/years ahead. (Some things take more time than others, you know.) Intentions don’t have to be large in order to be effective. I’ve been putting things off for a few years now but vow to do better.
So, that is my Christmas day promise to myself. I have also decided to make an attempt to update my blog more often and spend less time on social media like Facebook and Twitter. We shall see how that goes!
So, to all of my readers out here in blogland, may you all do better in the year ahead! I think as we travel though this journey called life that is one thing we can all work toward.
Until next time!
Awhile back, my awesome publisher sent out a special delivery package to my granddaughter who is in another province and won’t be able to make it to Nova Scotia for Christmas this year. It will be the first time in ten years that we won’t get to see her. 
Here are some books I’m very anxious to get to, and to top it all off they’re from local Maritime authors. WALLS OF THE CAVE as been our for awhile now, but it’s one you shouldn’t miss. I’ve had BRIGHTEN THE CORNER WHERE YOU ARE for a few weeks now and I just picked up BOY WITH A PROBLEM yesterday when I was in town. I’ll be reading them over the Christmas break.I’m sure I don’t have to remind any of you that buying local books, helps to support our local authors. And don’t forget our local books stores while you’re at it. Whenever possible support them as well. I know plenty of people pre-order books through Amazon, but did you know you can also do the same at your local Indie bookstore? Just saying.
COWELL by Valerie Sherrard: two great novels for kids. I’ve already read the HERMIT (loved it) and am part way through THE RISE AND FALL OF DEREK CROWELL (loving it!)
As I watched the snow from inside my house today, it seemed like a good day to write a short blog post–my last one for 2018. It also seemed like an even better day for decorating the Christmas tree and wrapping prezzies. Christmas is only a week away and yet I find myself, once again, scrambling to get everything done. Big surprise!
These past few weeks have been a very busy time. In keeping with the tradition I started many years ago, I’m scrambling to get all the Christmas preparations taken care of before the big day. Each year I vow that I’ll get my act together well before December and each year I stick with tradition. I am constant if nothing else.
Laura Best 