Merry Everything to all. We have a month before we need to brace ourselves so why not be in the
holiday spirit and a hazy denial bubble? For me, the current state of affairs are always in the back of my mind no matter where or what I am doing. Some of us (like myself), are on our own for the holidays, some will be in hectic travel mode, and others with family fireside. Personally, I'd love to be on a tropical beach somewhere dipping into an aqua-colored ocean for rejuvination and a much-needed R&R where balmy breezes carry me to a place of calm without a care in the world. Xmas in the tropics would be blissful.
Last weekend, I was invited on a trolly ride to view the best holiday lights in Santa Barbara. It was
fun and festive. Those that have streets where every resident participates in full-on decorating, stand on their porches to wave to the folkis in the trollys. Goodness, it's downright quaint and neighborly. It was so cold, though, at about 48 degrees in an open-air trolly that my east-coast friend and I became icicles. Today in Santa Barbara, it's dry and nearly 80 degrees. CA awaits the much-needed blessing of rain.
Once again, I am floored by the speed of time. I'm still trying to wrap my brain around my
big birthday in September or passing my 10-year mark on a diagnosis of breast cancer. In my morning meditation, I surround my friends in white light who are going through a variety of life and health crises and also surround myself with healing light for my health and well-being. I'm working daily to crawl out of a hole prosperous challenge and despair. I feel overwhelmed by the crisis this country is in and strife the world over. I hope for a huge awakening and turnaround!
I have stated many times to my readers, acquaintances, friends, and even strangers, I will forever
be honest and forthright since I'm incapable of hiding my head in the sand. I'm also incapable of possessing a lack of awareness, passion, and compassion. I'd be much better off if I was a light-hearted and worry free woman but it's not in my DNA. We all have our own paths. Acceptance of oneself is key to moving forward in life and the strength to swim up to the surface to keep your head above water. Thank you for being you, your support, and contribution to the world. And if you missed my latest published essay from my memoir (collection of linked essays) here is the link: https://www.sadgirldiaries.com/post/cornflower-blue-valerie-anne-burns
I wish you peace, prosperity, love, and good health. Lucia wishes you a safe and happy holiday. May all your holiday wishes come true. See you next year.
Keep on swimming through life,
Valerie Anne
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