Enjoying Life

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In America, there is a lot that happens during the holiday season. Several holidays are celebrated back to back all throughout the month of December, which leads to another celebration in January when the new year arrives. Even though there may be some stress during this time, in general it is easy to see why so many people would enjoy the holiday season.

There are also many specifics that cause people to get excited. When you think of your favorite holiday, what about it excites you? Perhaps it’s the gifts you receive or give to others. Maybe it’s the only time of the year your extended family comes together, or you enjoy having a break from work or school.

              It is possible to enjoy a time without identifying what it is that we enjoy about it. However, eventually that time will end, and if we don’t identify what made us happy, we may stay in a malaise that is hard to break. If we know what causes our happiness, we can do our best to keep the good times rolling regarding it. For example, if we enjoy seeing the joy on faces when we give gifts, perhaps we can look for other opportunities to give for people’s birthdays. Or if you enjoy your family coming together, tell them how much you love them in a special way.

              If we identify these things, we will be able to better enjoy the festive times while they last, and then carry that joy over even after the specific festivities end. In this way, we will be able to enjoy our lives not only throughout the holiday season, but every time of the year!

-Henrietta’s Creation Kid Blogger