It was the holiday season and I was trying to decorate without going all out like I used to do in the past. Only thing is, this time I got caught up with getting more and more decor pieces when I’d find “one more thing” that went well with what I already had to the point that I almost had as much displayed the same as if I’d gone all out. I even started a month earlier than usual putting out the decor; which was a first for me. I was so excited to be “that” excited about decorating again because I hadn’t been excited in a long while because of all the challenges I’d been faced with before.
Needless to say, when the actual holiday time drew near, I wasn’t as enthused about the decor anymore. I remember thinking one night, “this decor isn’t giving what it was supposed to have gave.” Like in the past when I loved every moment of seeing the decorations around the house. And having a sense of calmness and peace during the holidays. When one morning during my quiet time, I clearly heard in my spirit that my Focus was off. I instantly knew exactly what that meant.
Decorating early and then getting caught up with putting out more decor had become my Focus. I immediately brought my actions in line with the reason for the holiday season and the decor no longer had center stage in my thoughts. I was able to Enjoy the holidays with a sense of peace that allowed to me celebrate with others and also be comfortable in the quiet times where I was able to Focus on what really mattered.
My Journey, My Story 