The holidays are here.
It’s a time of joy, cheer, giving and indulgence. It’s a time when festive decorations light up the darkest and good tidings bring warmth to the biting winter chill (which seems to be conspicuously absent this year). This juxtaposition is what makes the holidays so special, but there’s another reason the timing of this season is so important.
As someone who’s battled depression at various points in my life, I know that the winter can be the most difficult time of the year. Depression can take root in the mind at any time, but when the days are short, cold and gray, it can have a more pronounced effect. Filling the darkest and shortest of days with the generosity, kindness and light that surround the holidays can help lift spirits that are otherwise weighed down by depression.
So this season, I have a wish for everyone. Somewhere between the Egg Nog and the Champagne, family and friends, gifts and Mistletoe, bring joy to someone who needs it. Someone for whom this season is not a luxury, but a necessity. Show you’re there. Show you care.
Make a difference in someone’s life with this simple act. This will not only bring a smile to your face, but it will warm your heart. Trust me.
Happy Holidays and God Bless.