Coming home

We are approaching the time of the year when thoughts of home enter our minds. We reminisce about the times in our lives when all was right with the world. It was a time when life felt less complicated and people celebrated the moment. We warmly recall family traditions. Fast forward to today. How is your life today compared to your recollections? Is life still uncomplicated for you? Do you savor the moment? Does family continue to play an important part in your life? If there is anything about the present that you would like to change to create a life that brings you the joy and happiness that you recall, look for ways to do that. While you can never recapture those moments and experiences from the past, you can consciously create new ones. Find ways to share who you are with others. There are numerous opportunities to give of yourself at this time of year. As you do so, be aware of the emotions that you experience. How do they match what you recall from your past? Does it feel like coming home after a long absence? What are you willing to do to come home today?