Surviving the holidays

Holidays are often difficult times.

We want everything to be fairytale perfect. Popular culture leads us to believe that is the norm, but it really isn't.

People are still alone and sick. Money problems are actually exacerbated by expectations of a mythical little elf providing all your dreams on Christmas morning. Sorrow can be held in a parenthesis of cheerful attempts to fit into the season, because everyone knows, "Tis the season to be jolly."

Sometimes the best thing to do is simply count your blessings. Try not to have expectations. Focus on what is good now.

Almost everyone has some of those. No matter how small, they are the beacons to look for.