Day 7 - Ready? Ready? Huh, Huh?

Rejoice - Punctuation - Reunion - Rest - Presence - Doing for Others
"Rejoice Punctuation, and Reunion with Rest, while sharing Presence in doing for Others" ...Funny...  

On the 7th Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me....the joy of Anticipation!

I can NOT even imagine what Mr Wiseman was feeling while tracking his directions to a tiny baby, by way of a really big star, or how excited the shepherds were to see that hosts of angels or to run on in from the fields to sneak a peek at the baby in the stable.  I can only guess that confusion came first (is this a prank call?), then excitement (OMG! its time!), maybe a few moments of planning (which direction, what do I carry, who do I tell?), then focused action (if we leave now, we beat the traffic, and make it by dinner), and anticipation (Can't wait for the party!).  

Mixed emotions, but all based on the anticipation of something great. We deal with anticipation all the time, for one thing or another.  However, my anticipation is often laced with worry over details.  Sometimes my anticipation OF the worry, will stop me all together.  Silly, but its real.  

The holidays bring anticipation with worry, but the season brings joy as well.  Details, details, details...blah, blah, blah...check the task off the list, feel better.  Whatever.  How about, Stop. 

Stop and enjoy the real reason for the frantic pace.  I stress about laundry...because why? Because I want to wear clean clothes while visiting with family and friends?  I might stress about shopping...because why?  If I don't give a gift they wont think I care? Maybe my home isn't decorated most perfectly, and I worry, why?  Because there is a judge walking around to tell me I've failed the neighborhood contest of 'who did best and has the most holiday spirit contest?' "We've got spirit, yes we do, We've got spirit how about you?" Yeah, its always a competition of some sort... with MYSELF. (I'm typing with a really heavy sarcastic tone. Does that translate?) 

So, get the heck outta my way Self, and just relax and enjoy anticipation for the RIGHT stuff!  
I'm so excited to spend quality time with family and friends who won't care about the outfit; to share small tokens of  gifts just to see smiles of joy or laughter at the silliness; to plug in the lights on the simple Christmas tree at home and enjoy the holiday vibe at home.  Relax, and savor the season of joy.  

Today, lets celebrate Anticipation of the good stuff, and what this season is really all about.