Press “Pause” and Enjoy the Present

As a child, Christmas morning garnered my  attention and held it in its sticky peppermint scented fist until the last wrapping fell away from secrets hidden for days within enticing boxes, bags, bows, ribbons, and tags.

As we tidied up from the unwrapping frenzy, an immediate feeling of loss would overwhelm me.

It’s over. 

Over.  

We~shan’t~see~it~again~for~three~ hundred~sixty~five~whole~days.

As an adult, that “It’s Over” moment beckons me forward as we exchange  Christmas cards, gifts, and greetings. 

Once “It’s Over” . . . I inhale the scents (and sense) of the season anew. 

As the wrappings are cleared away, seasonal obligations and responsibilities fall away as well.  

No more cards to send.  No presents to wrap.  No secrets to keep.

And . . . an entire week of Sundays before New Year’s Resolutions must be made (if only to shatter in short order).

If you, like me, love the lull between Christmas Day and the dawning of the New Year . . . 

If you embrace that pause in the hectic pace of life by curling up with a favorite book, new or old . . .

If you need some ideas for your list of “must reads” . . .

Swing by Write Up My Life and savor Julie’s 200th post:  200 Of My Most Favorite Books. 

Her list is a delight, organized by category, with ten enticing choices in each, and a bonus category to boot.

Press “Pause” and enjoy the Gift of NOW ~ the best Present of the year.

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