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11/20/2021

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Supply chain issues are currently affecting what can be found on store shelves. There are a myriad of causes including the pandemic + the fact that our goods are so often made overseas. I have to admit that I wouldn't be too disappointed if supply chain issues nudged people to think about having a different sort of holiday.

Could we try imagining things being different? Could we just daydream for a few minutes?
  • What do we wish the holiday season was all about?
  • How would our holidays look, if this was the primary focus?
  • How would we like our children to think about the holidays?
  • What do we truly enjoy most during this season?
  • How would we like to feel throughout the weeks to come?
  • Could we take a moment to ask those we'll spend festive times with what they love most about the holidays?

I love a good reimagining. I like to be surprised by new thoughts, to experience new ways of doing things, to observe new feelings. 

A few thoughts I'm having:​
  • What is my luxury these days? (something like a day with no obligations)
  • What do my loved ones really want?
  • Would one special gift be enough?
  • Could we set a spending limit? A low one?
  • Could we "gift" food to a potluck?
  • Could we gift handmade or time or service?
  • Could we see our time together as a gift?
  • A swap of stuff we already have would be fun...a different sort of supply chain.​
Traditions usually have or had a purpose. Gifts were often given to those less fortunate. Time together was the treat worthy of celebration. What is my reason for the season? How do I intend to tune in to that? 

Enjoy!  :)

Love,
Jane

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Gretchen link
11/21/2021 03:35:05 pm

I enjoyed reading your thoughts and have to say I agree with you. I would love to do things more simply this year. But, others in our family can't imagine doing away with gifts or doing things more simply. So I will do my best to enjoy the season and not stress over what others want.

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Jane link
12/24/2021 02:52:14 pm

I love that! I too am doing my best to enjoy the season + not stress over what others want. Wishing you all the success in this endeavor! :)

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