five things friday: some holiday emotional support

Published: Fri, 11/26/21

(Here is a little twist on my Instagram tag #fivethingstoday. Just some small musings found in the tiny moments of life. You are receiving this because you have expressed interest in my work, receive Letters from the Liminal, or have taken or course or worked privately with me. Is this not your thing? Just scroll down and hit unsubscribe.)

November 26, 2021

Hello there,

I know these "how to get through the holidays" lists are annoying and trite, but I'm going to do one anyway. Even if this one is as trite as can be, I know that reminders are good and permission to be ourselves is a good thing to have validated, especially when expectations of how we are suppose to be are high.

Here goes.

Make some room for all of your emotions, even the hard or inconvenient ones. The holidays have never been more complicated and that will bring up complected feelings. Joyful when everyone else is cynical and annoyed? Frustrated when others are filled with nostalgia and eagerness? It's all ok and valid. I'll say it again. How ever you are feeling is valid.

It doesn't have to be a huge deal. Even a tiny little check-in and acknowledgement, with out having to change a thing, can work wonders.

Here is a list for helping you figure out what the heck you are feeling anyway, because sometimes it is a big ol' jumble. Just naming how you feel is surprisingly helpful.

Here is a simple worksheet for how to work with and find the wisdom the feelings you have rather than trying to have the ones you think you should.

Above all else be very kind to yourself. If you need a reminder, or some encouragement, let me know. I'll send you some virtual love and tenderness.

A wish for you:

(from the John Bauer Tarot by Lo Scarabeo)

To find a nourishing balance between connecting with your inner self and the beauty and gifts around you.

Until next time,

Sandi

Sandi Davis