That Holiday Season

Interestingly, I was reading my entry from last year at this exact same time, and I was reflecting on how sad I thought the holidays were, how much anxiety and depression I felt, and how much I clearly dreaded this time of year. 

I am so happy this year, and having no such anxiety or depression.  I am facing a new me, a new life and and having a whole new outlook on the holiday season.  I am spending the holidays with my daughter and my parents, and with a new person in my life.  I am finally feeling free to express who I am and to share in the joys of the season.  I am attending a wonderful church and am surrounded by new friends and even renewing my frienships with my old friends that I had pushed aside my former miserable life.  I am truly blessed by the love of God this season. 

As I go through my day, I am reminded of the inner peace that I am beginning to have in my life that I never knew as I come to really know who I am and what I am capable of doing.  I am able to convey all this to my daughter and spend real and quality time with her. 

I wish joy and harmony to all of you, no matter what you celebrate at this time of year, or even what you may not celebrate.  Celebrate life and experience peace and joy nevertheless.