As some of you may know, I will be retiring on 12/31/17. For the next couple of weeks, I will be working with my replacement at the Hospice. I fully intend on keeping the Self-Care Notes going for the foreseeable future as long as you, the readers, are getting something out of them. However, I will be taking a brief break. I will resume publishing the Self-Care Notes on Wednesday 1/10/18 with the theme “Lions & Tigers & Bears -- Self-Care when we Overthink!” Have a very Happy Holiday Season and please take care of yourself. See you in the New Year!
Accountability for our Self-Care during Family Gatherings
Like any human endeavor, being part of a family is not a simple matter. The relationships that are involved in family life can be very complicated and bring both great joy and challenge.
At the holidays, families tend to get together more frequently. These gathering can add to the stress that may already be present. By taking responsibility for our self-care during these holiday gatherings, we can, at the very least, avoid being hurt. But, hopefully we will be able to enjoy our being together with those people who have been with us since the beginning (or close to it!”)
May we enjoy our family gatherings as a renewal of the relationships that have helped shape us into who we are.
Like any human endeavor, being part of a family is not a simple matter. The relationships that are involved in family life can be very complicated and bring both great joy and challenge.
At the holidays, families tend to get together more frequently. These gathering can add to the stress that may already be present. By taking responsibility for our self-care during these holiday gatherings, we can, at the very least, avoid being hurt. But, hopefully we will be able to enjoy our being together with those people who have been with us since the beginning (or close to it!”)
May we enjoy our family gatherings as a renewal of the relationships that have helped shape us into who we are.
Tips
To accept responsibility for our self-care during the holiday season, especially when the family comes together, I encourage you to do three simple things.
Thank you for joining me in this exercise in self-care. I hope you will continue with me in 2018 as we explore ways to grow our capacity for love and trust, joy and hope in our lives.
Have a wonderful New Year!
Holiday Blessings, Bob
- Be honest with yourself and about your family!
- Expect the best from one another!
- Protect yourself if things go awry!
Thank you for joining me in this exercise in self-care. I hope you will continue with me in 2018 as we explore ways to grow our capacity for love and trust, joy and hope in our lives.
Have a wonderful New Year!
Holiday Blessings, Bob
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