"TIS THE SEASON"

In recent days, as serenity seems further out of reach than ever, a divinely timed visit by my fantastic mom introduced a very welcome sense of calm into my life.  She gifted me the amazing book, The Happiness Project: Or Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean my Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally have More Fun by Gretchen Rubin.  As of late, I imagined life like a balloon - filled each day with just a little more helium.  It was hard to notice day to day, but over time the balloon was so stretched that with one bit more it could burst.  By the middle of Chapter One, I exhaled that version of myself away - hopefully for good. I am inspired, excited and relish the small pockets of time I find for this fabulous read.  Treat yourself and hope you enjoy!