Tis the Season

Bright lights

Shiny decorations

Busy crowds

Full calendar

(mind drama kicks in)

Anxiety ramping up

How will I handle more

When my body aches

When sleep evades

Seems so much to do

So little time to get it done

Wait!

Stop!

(my rational brain says)

This is a season

A few weeks

Not a lifetime

You did it last year

You will likely do it next year

You can do it now

Breathe

Lean into the tools you have

Rest

Hydrate

Allow others to help

Say no as self care

Allow 

Bright lights

Shiny decorations

To be a reminder

Of joy

Love

And wonder