greeting november...

with open arms. This is new for me. November is the start of winter in these parts. Normally, it summons a sense of dread, and panic about the coming months of cold, snow, and darkness. I'm not a fan. I am forever a Cali girl.

So, I decided to make a choice yesterday, on the first day of this dreaded month. I chose to acknowledge the panic & fear (of cold/ice/snow) rather than be consumed with it. I was reading Radical Acceptance on my flight Friday. A section of the book talks about inviting fear to sit with you for a while - acknowledging that it's there, but not allowing it to overwhelm. It's worth a shot, right? 

I made two other decisions yesterday that are helping me greet this month...

*I devoted yesterday to crafting. The entire day. I didn't grocery shop, clean house, run errands...or even take a shower. I worked on assignments, edited photos, and marked things off my crafty to-do list. It may not sound relaxing...but it was so much better than trying to juggle cardstock & menu planning. 

*I ordered a light therapy box. I've been thinking about buying one for a couple of years, and never got around to it. I've been comparing reviews & checking prices for a couple of weeks, and found a great deal at Costco.com on the Philips BriteLITE. I am really excited to see what a difference it makes in my day.

Small steps...long journey. 

be good.   

Comments

[lindybasenji]

good for you! I'm excited to hear how it works out for you . . .

[Shelley]

i often think of you now as this time of year approaches, as I have a similar friend i call Doom and Gloom that shows up around mid-October, and leaves some time around February. Coupled with the cold of the witner months - which i love - comes the anniversary of my father's death. I try to overcome all the blah and ick with decorating and faking holiday happiness. I have decided this year, too - i'm facing it head on and am actually going to MAKE myself BE in the MOMENTS and actually truly, really, ENJOY the moments. keep me posted on the light box...

[Barb]

Here's to a great winter (if there is such a thing!).

[mom]

Glad to hear you are getting the light. I wish my friend would get one.

[emspahn]

I am jealous of your day of crafting. I feel like I may never have a day to myself ever again...

[Lain]

I love hearing you talk about this - same things I'm facing... I am such the Cali girl. And am afraid of the winter. Need that book (and the box!)