Silent Night

Holidays are upon us and I haven’t mustered much spirit. My neighbors are decorating their tiny homes with all kinds of festive creations. Caroling will occur soon.

Despite a lot of animated self-talk, there is little enthusiasm and energy for me. I attribute this to personal losses in December and a very unhealthy year. It seems my ability to stand upright is tentative at best. Stress of most any kind (noise, lights, worry) is disastrous. So, holidays seem quite unmanageable.

I expect others to be in a similar position for any number of reasons.

My Christmas wish is that we go gently for the vulnerable and recognize that this holiday can be surrounded by grief in many families.

My favorite carol “Silent Night.”