The End of an Era...

I'd like to say that this was going to be some very meaningful, deep blog post.

It's not.

It's simply to say that my daughter finally copped to not believing in Santa Claus. A mere two weeks ago she said she did. Getting that admission wasn't hard - the hard part was getting her to say why she had changed her answer.

After much interrogation (very light-hearted of course), she admitted it was for the presents. I'm pretty sure that is the answer that every child - when pushed - gives. That they want you to believe that they believe so they don't miss out on the goodies.

I'm not so sure adults are much different.

Saving face, saving feelings, making do with the expected norms. Usually, we do it so we don't upset the status quo. But that could be the equivalent of adult presents - it can be so much easier to follow the path and keep getting the goods than to try something new.

To tell the kids or the boss or your spouse "No" and actually mean it - in the context of you coming first.

To feel that connection with your friends and family as you really turn off the work thoughts and demands at the end of the day or the week.

To truly feel a joy and a balance in your life instead of cramming it all in - and then having it jump out at you like a trick can of worms.

Having all that may indeed feel like Santa is here after all.

What you are doing this holiday season to make yourself happier, more joyful, more at peace?