Oh, Christmas Tree!

Over the years I've collected many ornaments. I have a storage bin entirely filled with Hallmark ornaments. Last year I used them. This year I used the other bin that is filled with personal ornaments. Raggedy Ann and Andy that Ann made from dough, sparkly dinosaur from the Smithsonian institution, a boat labeled U.S.S. Robt E. Hills for my dad, and last but not least a bag of coal that my Mom and I passed back and forth for 20 years.

I like this year's tree the best. Blessings to you for a warm Christmas.

Chill!

I love this picture of Hula. She's just relaxing and watching all the activity. 

She feels no need to participate, criticize, or respond. 

Talk about setting boundaries!  

You can't take responsibility for something you have no authority over.  You drive your bus, I'll drive mine. Just remember, at any time I can say "I'm getting off here."

Oh, and have a Merry Christmas no matter how you celebrate.

Breathe

 

Sometimes I just need to let go. I let go of planning anything. I let go of worrying about what is going to happen. I let go of thinking I am responsible for anyone else's life. I have no authority over how other people behave, feel, or react. If I have no authority, then I have no responsibility. I let go of thinking I am responsible for anything other than my own affairs. Other people can take care of themselves better than I can.

Work hard (there are many kinds of work), be humble (no need to be any more than you already are) and do good (just smiling counts as good).