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Gift Wrap

When you’re in the throes of the holiday rush, buying gifts can feel like a practical task — so much so that you forget that gift-giving is ultimately a symbolic ritual, meant to express appreciation for others. And wrapping them? … Continue reading

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The Gift of Giving

My mother was an excellent cook an taught my siblings and me everything she could so we would be self-sufficient. As she got older, she didn’t want material gifts, so one year my husband and I gifted her a day … Continue reading

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Holiday Reflection

Dear God, during this holiday season, help me pace myself. Help me remember that while things may feel hectic at times, I am in the driver’s seat of my own life. My life is magical in its own way, and … Continue reading

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Holidays Manifested

Manifest how you want these holidays to go. You can do that. Yes, you can. You can use your mind to envision the kind of holiday season you want to experience. You can write down for yourself how you want … Continue reading

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Thank You

I read something many years ago to make a thank you list for your parents of every memory that you can recall that you want to thank them for. I made one for my dad and one for my mom. … Continue reading

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