For many years, Christmas was something that I held in high esteem in one way while holding the end of the year in another way.
I always looked into the year-end as a time to take stock of all I had done or achieved through the year. Hence, as all eating and drinking take place on the 25th and 26th, I am pondering on what I missed out on in the year in question.
The question is if this helped me to be a better person or if it made me less than I should have been. This doesn’t really matter.
What matters is that I remind myself that year came with her own challenge and the fact that I am still existing meant I pulled through.
The year comes to and we are already (perhaps) viewing 2020 like a person views the mountains from the valleys and you are already thinking about what didn’t go well for you. Relax, Relax, Relax.
As you read this, remind yourself of all the times you almost gave up
Those times you thought that was the end of it all yet you stayed along
Those times you thought you won’t see the next day but here you are
You might have lost people and properties in the year 2019, I am sending hugs your way. It is painful and I know, however, relax and take a deep breath
Did you lose your job along the way, relax and look unto the brighter side.
I am not here to motivate or cajole you. I just want to encourage you to breathe.
Take that deep breath and recline the chair
Look into the clouds and remind yourself that it was just a phase
Having done that, say to yourself, *Seasons Greetings*
Yes, wish yourself that.
Then raise a glass
Hug yourself
Rest, breathe
This is me congratulating you for coming this far
This is me congratulating you for pulling through
This is me congratulating you for the dreams, hopes and aspirations you had for 2019 that came through and for those that didn’t come through
This is me wishing you the best of the season.
I will reach out to you again before we cross over.
I love you!