Joy is in the House!

Pretend you are in a modest sized music venue and the lights are going dark right before the performance is to start. There is a palpable energy in the air and some rhythmic thrumming in the background that is felt deep within our bodies. The musician comes onto the stage and within a few moments, lights shine bright, full-bodied notes ring out and the space is engulfed with collective excitement. Yes, the arrival of December, the winter season and related holidays are like that. JOY is in the house!

That is my theme for this month of December – JOY. Bundles full of it. 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!

“Joy and positive thinking are powerful tools for living well.” – Cyndie Spiegel