Find Joy and Remain Hopeful

The arrival of December, the winter season and its related activities, brings steaming cups of cocoa and the smell of baking from the kitchen, light festivals, music and merriment. Joy and wonder set the tone for this season.

Joy is a natural theme for December and I recognize for some this is a challenging time of year. Whether there is a holiday you celebrate or not, the world is full of people celebrating and openly finding joy. Music is in the air, festive decorations line village streets, and people generally look for ways to be of cheer. Circumstances may present themselves that make this time of year difficult. Certainly in my world life looks a bit different from what I am accustom to yet I am leaning in to those changes and enjoying each moment for what it is. Don’t allow circumstances to diminish the joy of this beautiful time of year. Keep an attitude of gratitude and keep your eyes looking toward all the goodness and hope around us. Find joy – seek out the good, remain hopeful, and live fully in the moment whatever life presents – this is the secret to navigating December and every month!