Traditions, and friendships keep us stress free and sane during holidays.

 The stressors of holidays and how our friendships keep us sane during this time of year are worth exploring.

Many years ago, I started a tradition of thinking about fun things to do and taking action to actually make this happen.  Because October is not too soon to start the thought process of what does one do during the holidays to stay out of the dumps?  So...me and my friends started some new traditions of our own.  Like planning a meal together, getting dressed up and having a pretty holiday place setting and special foods to feed our bodies.  We also shared a gift and a spiritual connection by using some cards from the many good ones that are out there. We like angel cards and the like. We all felt closer and grateful that we have each other to lean on and have fun at the same time. Friends, our family of choice.

Instead of gifts at holiday time it would be nice to ask a friend what their favorite charity is and make a donation in their name.  It will help the charity at a time when charities are suffering and it will make your friend feel like she helped another person to have a better life.

Start new traditions or keep the old but do take care of you and those you love by staying connected.  Tell them how you feel about them being in your life.  Show them, teach them or just be with them but most of all honor them and you honor you!