We’ve done our best to bring the beauty and wonder of the season into our home.
Now it’s time to slow down and savor what truly matters.
That’s easy to say, I know, but not always easy to do.
Maybe this week you scrolled through picture-perfect holiday homes on Instagram and Pinterest and felt a little behind. Or perhaps the contrast between those staged images and the reality of your own living room left you feeling overwhelmed.
Even with lists checked twice, thoughtful gifts chosen, and the tree set up just so, there’s often more we could do.
So much more we might wish we could still accomplish.
Maybe you’re thinking of things you wish you had already finished.
If only the laundry and dishes would magically stop piling up once the tree is up—then everything would feel more magical, right?
Take a deep breath. It’s okay. You’re not alone.
Here’s a little secret: wanting to create a meaningful, beautiful environment for our families is a good thing.
Your heart is in the right place. Now let’s adjust unrealistic expectations and find joy in what we have right now.
Repeat after me:
What we have is enough.
It is all a gift.
What I can give my family and others this season is enough.
What is important will get done; what didn’t get done doesn’t define this season.
My home doesn’t need to be perfect to be a sanctuary for my family.
Soon the busy moments and expectations of the season will be behind us.
With just a few sleeps left before the holidays, let’s focus on the meaning of the season and on the people in front of us. Enjoy those moments while they’re here.
And give yourself grace for the rest.
You’ve got this.
I’ll be here with you in 2024. You’re invited to join A Year of Sanctuary inside HomeBody Gathering Place, starting January 5th, where we’ll begin with fresh focus, purpose, and intention for our homes.
You’ll leave with a plan to make simple, meaningful, and beautiful progress toward your home goals.
Step by step, season by season, we’ll shape our homes into the sanctuaries we want them to be.
I guide and encourage members each week in the HomeBody Gathering Place so we can learn and move forward together.
Reserve your spot now so you can relax and enjoy the rest of this season.