The 12 Days of Christmas and my Christmas wish for you now and always!
On the first day of Christmas: A partridge in a pear tree – May you remember how extremely unique and important you are to others – even if they forget to tell you. So, today I am here to remind you. You are the only you in this world. There has never been or ever will be someone like you. You bring your own unique talent, skills, and perspective to the world. You have everything you need and what it takes to be who you want to be.
On the second day of Christmas: Two turtledoves – May you find what brings you peace in the world and in your heart and soul. I have found peace in my belief that things happen for a reason even if we are not able to see it in the moment or even for months or years to come.
On the third day of Christmas: Three French hens – Think of three “things” for which you are thankful each day. Mine are faith, family, and friends. If praying to a higher being is something which resonates with you, I share the following that my friend Janelle shared with me many years ago. Each day – 1. Thank God for someone or something. 2. Pray for someone. 3. Ask for his help or support with a challenge you’re facing.
On the fourth day of Christmas: Four calling birds – Call, text, or send cards to four friends who have made a profound impact on your life and thank them for being an inspiration to you.
On the fifth day of Christmas: Five golden rings – A sign sits in my living room that says, “Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.” It is the “little things in life” that sometimes bring the most joy to our lives. Like watching a movie or a little four-year-old chasing a squirrel in the park that he is NEVER going to catch but has the hope of catching and petting him as he tries with all his energy to outrace him. This still brings a smile to my face as the memory has been ingrained in my mind and heart forever.
On the sixth day of Christmas: Six geese a-laying – Volunteer for a cause that’s important to you. I routinely donate to food pantries because I don’t think anyone in this country should be food insecure.
On the seventh day of Christmas: Seven swans a-swimming – Like Dory in the movie, Finding Nemo said, Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. No matter what lemons life may bring just keep on swimming and making lemonade. Find the silver lining to each situation.
On the eighth day of Christmas: Eight maids a-milking – When the number eight lays on its side looks like the infinity sign. To quote James Dean “Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today” Remember – you can’t change the past. The future hasn’t happened yet. Live in the present because each day is truly a gift.
On the ninth day of Christmas: Nine ladies dancing – Dance like no one is watching and like there’s no tomorrow.
On the tenth day of Christmas: Ten lords a-leaping – There will always be obstacles. Find a way to leap over them or around them. Ask a friend to be there with you as I know you are there for them when they need support.
On the eleventh day of Christmas: Eleven pipers piping – Make your own kind of music.
On the twelfth day of Christmas: Twelve drummers drumming – March to your own drum. If someone else is marching to his/her drum let them as you want them to let you march to yours. Appreciate what you bring to the world and what others bring too.
