"Heartbreak and hope are not mutually exclusive. We can be angry and sad and filled with longing for something we cannot have, and simultaneously we can be grateful for what we’ve got — aware, for reasons we’d never choose, of what really matters and what doesn’t."
Lennon Flowers
Christmas can be a time of mixed emotions, especially for those who are lonely, grieving or suffering hardship. In this troubled time of conflict in the world, where there is hunger, poverty and homelessness, it seems inhumane to celebrate. It is all the more important, therefore, to count our blessings and express our gratitude.
Writing prompts:
- Write about what makes you angry or sad at the moment. Set a timer for six minutes and write without stopping.
- What do you long for that you know you cannot have? Write about it.
- Make a list of all the things you've got this Christmas time that you are grateful for - the big and the small.
- Note down the things that really matter to you. Choose one and explore it in more detail in your writing.
- Now make a note of the things that you realise do not really matter. Write about why you can let them go.
May I wish all my blog readers and followers the best Christmas you can possibly have and a happy, healthy and peaceful 2024.
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