Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.
>Edna Ferber
There is a moment during the season when you become keenly aware that it’s Christmas. The nip in the air while walking to Simbang Gabi. Topping off the tree with a star. The crack of castañas shells. The swelling of voices of the choir during midnight mass. The prayer before Noche Buena. The ripping of wrappers and the excited cries of “thank you.” Gazing reverently at a belen. The gathering of friends from far away who come home just for this time.
That moment makes up for all the stress and overwhelm that you’ve come to expect from the season. There is always one more gift to buy, an unexpected get-together, an extra hour in traffic, a relative you’ve forgotten, the long lines at the supermarket.
I’m inviting you to make time for more moments of joy, peace, calm and holiness this month.
Every five days (beginning December 5), subscribers to Your Joyful Little Note will receive a beautiful message from an amazing woman who will remind you to breathe and remember what’s important and true about this season. At the end of their message, I will be sending a journal prompt, so you can take a few minutes to slow down and live with intention during this season.
The women who will be sending you these beautiful messages (I’m calling the entire series December Joy) are:
- Pierra Calasanz-Labrador, freelance writer, occasional stylist, treasure hunter and crazy cat lady, on the moment this year that has given her the most joy;
- Monica Eleazar-Manzano, writer, yoga teacher and founder of FlowRetreats.com, on combating the bah-humbug feels;
- Yvette Fernandez, author and editor-in-chief of Town & Country Philippines, on how to give gifts;
- Paula Jenkins, life and career coach and host of the Jumpstart Your Joy podcast, on an important self-care practice for the season;
- Abbey Sy, bestselling author and artist, who will share a beautiful hand-lettered quote about joy;
- Chinggay Labrador, writer and tarot card reader, who will give us all a reading for the new year.
December Joy will not be available to read on my blog and is exclusive to Joyful Little Note subscribers.
This is my gift to you for letting me into your lives every month. If you’re not yet a subscriber, you can fill up the form below this post or click this link (you can also get a preview to Your Heart-Crafted Life, my first workbook designed to help you gain clarity and empower you to move forward on your goals).
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