" 'Tis the season to be jolly!!! Be aware of the busy-ness of the holidays and try to take some extra time to take care of yourself. We can see the stress in people heighten with financial burdens, work pressures and family dramas. Our own well being must be nurtured so that resentments and fears shoved away don't bite the world. Become conscious of our reactions and behaviors when buttons are pushed. Our words and thoughts may be right but the negative charge around them is our barometer of what's in the way of peace.

Life can take us inside to feel the ignition of resistance and in that moment of responsibility we can move the barrier to our open heart. We will be faced with road blocks, struggles and uncomfortable times, until we look inside and feel where we are tired and unhappy.

Create intimacy with your heart... acknowledge your feelings and release the negativity. Listen to the truth of your inner voice and make some healthy choices to take care of you. Be the loving relationship that you crave and see how your life will support you."

Colleen Hoffman Smith