It’s that time of year...
- theregulargirl
- Dec 6, 2017
- 3 min read
Christmas time! I love this time of year. Family getting together and sharing the love. I also love buying presents. I am known as a great present buyer if I do say so myself. But I love so much the looks that people make when they open that something that they have mentioned but forgotten about or a complete surprise that they don’t need but they will definitely enjoy. I also love that at the end of the day all my loved ones are sitting around the table laughing chatting and just enjoying each other.
I know this time of year isn’t all fun and games all the time and I know that it’s not everyone’s favourite time of year. It can be stressful, it can be draining and it can be very hard. I’ve got it good. I know that but even at this time of year we experience the pain of the reminder of those who aren’t with us . And those who may not be here for long.
As I said I am very lucky. I have a family to get together, we always have an abundance of food to share even for those extras who join our Christmas dinner. I am also so lucky that we don’t have to worry about being able to make it a special Christmas for everyone. Others aren’t so lucky. Some people are worrying not only how to have a beautiful Christmas but also make sure they can get through the next day, week or year.
An important and timely reminder for the fact that everyone is going through their own challenges. Also even if it seems trivial to one person it can seem extravagant to someone else. We all need to respect that behind the smile is so much more.
I think it’s a great time to bring back "are you ok day" how about we do "are you ok month"? I asked someone the other day if she was ok and she was shocked to have been asked. Every day we walk into work or our hobbies and we say 'Hey how are you?" How often do we listen to the answer? How many times do we ask the question while we are still walking, how can anyone think to try and answer whole heartedly when we hardly let them say good?
I think it’s important to care for those around us but also take notice of the changes. Maybe someone doesn’t have the bounce in their step that they usually do. Take note. Maybe they don’t smile as you walk past. Take note. If not all the time try now around Christmas to make sure everyone around you isn’t slipping into a place where you wouldn’t want to be.
Remember that there are so many outlets to go to for help. Beyond blue, Livin and Lifeline. These places can also give you advice if you think that maybe someone around you is in a bad place. Even if you don’t know what to do or what to say I know for a fact the beautiful people at Livin will lend a helping hand. Just reach out and share some love. I am sure you would appreciate if someone did the same for you.
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