It’s the first week after the holidays and I have to admit I’ve been feeling low-energy. It got me thinking about how winter can sometimes be hard on people. I had someone in my life tell me over the holidays that they were having stress dreams — that they weren’t even fully enjoying their time off because they were already counting days until they had to go back to work. And these last few weeks I’ve seen people transitioning back into their old routines — packing to travel back home, facing the unknowns of the new year.
Be All That You Want to Be
Melissa Gosselin
Some of my big goals for 2022 are to deepen my relationships, widen my social circle and improve my communication. Over the years, I’ve found different goal setting strategies that work for me. One challenge I’ve often faced is getting caught up in the needs of the moment then falling out of line with my overall mission.
A Promise Is a Promise
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One of the first stories I ever wrote was called “A Promise Is A Promise”. I was about 8 or 9. It was for a story writing contest with a Robert Munsch theme, and we had to write something using the title of his book. I decided to write about the year we got my mom a bread maker for Christmas. And I know that may sound unremarkable . . . but the bread maker Christmas was, for me, the ultimate test.
Bringing People Together
Melissa Gosselin
I’ve recently become curious about the different ways people come together for the holidays, and for this week’s post I thought I’d share some games and traditions I’ve come across over the years.
Heartfelt Christmas Cards
Melissa Gosselin
I don’t know about you, but it’s only the second week of December and I’m already starting to feel the Christmas rush. One thing in particular I’m thinking about is sending Christmas cards. Apparently (and I just learned this a few weeks ago) December 9th is Christmas Card Day. I’ve never been someone who has mailed out cards — that was always something my mom was in charge of. But ever since she passed away I’ve been thinking about how important receiving cards has been to me.
December Traditions
Melissa Gosselin
The beginning of December was always a special time. It was usually coupled with the final stretch at school — exams and papers due. Still, it was a time of comfort — in the chaos of the world, in the impermanence of existence, there were a few small things that stayed the same.
Lasting Memories
Melissa Gosselin
Happy Wednesday, everyone! And to all the American readers — Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you’re able to eat delicious food and to enjoy time with loved ones. In celebration, I thought I would focus on gratitude . . . on the little things that energized me this week.
Best Christmas Gift Stories
Melissa Gosselin
It’s that time again . . . Time to shop for Christmas gifts! (At least it is if you start early like me.) Honestly, I'm a little anxious about gift-giving. I'm easily overwhelmed by options, and I'm scared of getting someone a gift they’ll never use.Today, I thought I’d explore my favorite gift-giving stories throughout the years. Maybe it will spark a gift idea. Or maybe it will help you recall a special Christmas memory of your own!