Extend an invitation
Care, really care.
Take time from the idyllic
or not-so-idyllic celebrations
to remember that some are
sad, alone, sick or mired in memories
of holiday’s past.
Let’s not make those who may feel
a sense of dread and sadness around the holidays
feel like outliers and less worthy of
love and companionship.
Instead, let them know that they are
special, worthy, and an integral part of our world.
Let them know they are seen, heard, understood
and with a magnitude of empathy let them know they are okay.
That they are not alone.
Enjoy your time with family, friends, and loved ones.
Make memories, be kind, take good self-care.
Make time to open your hearts.
Send a text, send two!
You just never know how far a simple,
“thinking about you” can stop the downward spiral
of Holiday blues, or can interrupt the survival mantra of
“I just have to make it until Tuesday.”
Let’s love each other. It IS our place to check in on friends.
Let our interconnectedness be a beacon of light
not a cold four-day polar vortex.
Who will you reach out to?
Extend an invitation or just check in on?
Who will feel the warmth of your light?
©Alexis Rose, Photo by Josh Boot on Unsplash
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I love that, “the warmth of your light.”
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Thank you, Whitney 😊
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Perfect reminder Alexis. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank You! ❤️
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a reminder to us all alexis, thank you friend, xox
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Merry Christmas Michele ❤️
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thank you for reminding me that caring for others involves action. Merry Christmas! love Michele
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Thank You ❤️
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Thank You!
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Thank You! Happy Holidays to you my friend. Hahahahah..,I just wrote the same thing on another reply to you. I determined to tell you have a good holiday. 😁❤️
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Thank you so much for reblogging this my friend. Have a wonder weekend ❤️
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diligent work
gently paying
off!
happy, relaxed
holidays to you, david 🙂
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So spot on, I reblogged. Thanks! Hope the holidays go well for you and yours.
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Reblogged this on A GOOD LITTLE GIRL and commented:
Reblogging this post from UNTANGLED, as this is a timely insight.
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That is a huge sign of growth. Bless you. ❤
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Thank You! Blessings to you too! ❤️
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Beautiful. This poem spoke right to my heart. Blessings to you this Christmas.
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Thank You so, very much. Im trying to be much more attentive to some people in my life this year. 😊❤️
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Thank You! 😊
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Beautiful, full of your usual thoughtfullness and grace. Reaching out to those in need is so important.
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Great post! I am so guilty of this, need to do better. Beautifully written
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Thanks Nicole ❤️
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