Many people are lacking the motivation to participate in festive activities this time of the year. This happens to people who are living with depression, and people living with other disorders that cause us to think deeply. We focus on lacking motivation and become lethargic and discontent. When this happens we often want the company of people who are not quite so festive who have only one thing in mind. A regular gathering with non-festive conversation without stress, or responsibility. Perhaps a coffee or something with no expectations of duty or holiday cheer. When we get this kind of a break perhaps we will realize it is okay to take a break. What would we say to others who are struggling? We would tell them if they needed someone to talk to, we would be there for them. We would tell them that we’d take a break with them if they wanted. And perhaps we would tell them we need the breaks too. Perhaps then the festive activities wouldn’t feel so cumbersome. Maybe then we would have goodwill to share with others. Maybe then we would realize when we are taking breaks we are sharing good will. We all need it. Especially those of us who struggle. Peace.
