The week in-between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve I have
come to affectionately refer to as the “Time Out Week.” No point in putting up more Christmas
decorations, nor do they need to be taken down just yet. Cards were either sent
or not sent. That last batch of cookies were baked or not. You get the idea. During this week, I can
almost hear a great collective sigh throughout the population.
I know, and have experienced, major life events that occur during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve but my prayer for us
all is that we can find a day or even an hour to have a quiet time of peace and
reflection.
Time without looming deadlines or worries wherein we may
have space to reflect on what happened in 2014 and to dream about what we wish to occur in 2015.
A time to recognize our blessings and dreams, and to also mourn our losses. I
ask you to consider giving yourself a Time-Out.
In keeping with the spirit of Time Out Week, I am keeping
this posting brief in hopes you will be able to join me in this quiet time of
reflection and dreams. I believe our
spirits need it. Warmly, Cheryl
