The holidays can be a joyous time for many, brining many happy and positive memories of family and friends.  It is important to keep in mind, that it can also be difficult time for many.  Not everyone has been able to enjoy the holidays whether through trauma, financial difficulties, deaths, or religious beliefs that do not align with mainstream culture. 

This is a time of year to treat everyone with grace and gratitude.  To acknowledge within ourselves that we do not know every story nor do we know the inner struggles of others.  To remind ourselves that what we see on social media is only a picture perfect expectation, it does not make it a reality for everyone.  To remember that we ourselves have gone through hard times, so maybe someone else is too.

Spread joy, love and compassion this season

--Mindful MN