Sometimes a happy Christmas is out of reach,
And if that's you this year,
I'm wishing you an okay Christmas.
I wish you the space to be gentle with yourself,
That you know that your big,
Deep feelings are beautiful and valuable,
That it is safe to let go of the tough things that have been on your mind,
That if you don't feel like hanging decorations up,
That it's okay to leave your home as it is,
And that even if you're frazzled and grumpy,
You're still so very lovable.
I wish you the space to breathe deeply,
Even when there is chaos around,
That if you're feeling lonely,
That you hold hope for a community that fits just right,
That if you've outgrown your old friends,
That there is now space for new ones to come,
That even if your family doesn't see your value,
That you remember that it's still there,
And that no matter what you wear on Christmas Day,
Or how it looks,
That you're okay exactly as you are.
I wish that the spirit of connection finds you in ways that you do and don't expect,
That if the thing you wanted to happen this year hasn't happened yet,
That you give yourself permission to feel disappointed,
That even if worries are clouding your mind,
That you rest and remember how much bravery your heart holds,
And that even if you've had accolades and success,
That you remember that your biggest triumph is being you.
I wish that you reach out if you need it,
That you remember that if you are grieving the way things were,
That your grief matters,
That no matter what you eat during this festive period,
That you are still good enough exactly as you are,
That if you don't have the money that you would like to spend,
That you know that you are still valuable beyond measure,
And that if you are having a tough time and the world seems like too much,
There is always somebody who cares.
Okay things are coming,
Maybe even good or great things are coming.
Someone out there loves you and there is always someone who cares.
Wishing you an okay Christmas.
