The days of coziness have been really soothing to me lately. I love this time of year where everything in nature changes including sky, sun and earth. Viva la difference. The darkness contains the mystery of life. The going inward, the closing, the waiting…only to develop, create and emerge later…energized, anew.

I’m interested in finding happiness in change, as opposed to a reason I can deny it or let it create negativity. In order to create new patterns in our thoughts and emotions we have to practice planting positive seeds daily. It is a learned skill, and requires discipline and daily practice.  It’s easy to fall back into old grooves. Like a drone…on and on. It takes bravery to accept the difficulties of daily life and push through to the other side.

One word comes to mind as we move into the Holiday season. Relax. It’s gonna be okay. Let the rough edges smooth out. Take your shoulders down a notch or two. Recognize that everyone is where they are for a reason. You are not in control of others or anything for that matter. Stop judging. Stop blaming. Sit down and make a cup of tea. Take a few deep breaths. Stare at the wall. Listen to some good music. Paint a picture. Take a bubble bath. Turn off the critic… the constant complainer. Hug your pets. Look for the good! All of us have love and goodness in our lives. Focus on it. See it. Believe in it. Bake some cookies.

Write. Write some more. Read Brenda Uelands book, “If You Want to Write.” Excellent little jewel. The title is slightly misleading. It’s a book about writing and creativity and bravery, letting yourself shine. Everyone is original if they tell the truth. Write about your truth. Share it.

Meditate more frequently to connect and feel all of the love and goodness your life contains. Let this be a gentle reminder that Thanksgiving week might herald in a time of reflection, closeness to loved ones and grounding into oneself to settle emotions and open the heart.

Relax.

Peace-

Yoga Jane

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