Packing up Christmas . . . .
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Decorating for Christmas starts with pulling down our storage
crates full of decorations. I counted this year - we have 10 of
them - full to the brim. When I was done decorating I still had 3 full boxes full of decorations that weren't being used. . .
decorations which have been replaced by new ones I'm fonder of, or boxes full of stuff I've held onto because we might have more room for them someday!

These unused decorations have moved with us from California, to
South Carolina, to New England and still they get put back into
storage each year, without being part of our Christmas celebration. To be honest I'm not sure how I even thought I had time to manage setting up and breaking down all of these decorations each year. How exhausting!

This year I decided it was time to let go and pass them on to someone that would love, honor and display them more than we had been able to. We donated three large, merry boxes full of holiday cheer - I see each decoration flying off with their new
owners who are happy to have them, spreading cheer where ever they go! (okay, it's weird, but it makes the letting go easier for me!)

I was careful not to hit the after-Christmas sales to replenish
my supply of decorations while everything is marked down. That has always been an undeniable temptation for me! But this year I was good and kept my sights on keeping what I love and leaving the rest for someone else!

I've started packing up the decorations again for another year. As I do I find I'm letting more and more go, setting it aside to
donate . I feel lighter. Steve appreciates fewer boxes to lug up and down. We are both grateful for all that we have (and
apparently all of the extra that we have to give!)

The real message of all of this is to surround yourself with what
you love and what makes you feel good, no matter what the season.

Happy New Year!

Author's Bio: 

Kerri Miller is a Holistic Health Practitioner, coaching those seeking better health by integrating Nutritional Coaching, Energetic Healing, Aromatherapy and other natural therapies into customized, empowering wellness programs. She is also a Feng Shui Consultant, assisting homeowners and business owners in creating spaces that reflect their best harmony, support and comfort.

Kerri is the founder of Holistic Living Resources, a company dedicated to creating awareness of the natural therapies available to support a healthy, balanced, holistic lifestyle and to empowering people to take control of their own well-being using holistic tools including Feng Shui, Nutrition, Herbs, Aromatherapy, and Reiki. Her mission is to inspire others to live an abundant, joyous and healthy life that is guided by one’s own inspiration and intuition. Kerri is also a teacher and professional speaker, facilitating programs for individuals and organizations on topics on Holistic Wellness, Aromatherapy and Feng Shui. She maintains a company website: www.HolisticLivingResources, and publishes Holistic Living News, a free monthly e-zine for those that are interested in tools that encourage well-being.

Kerri Miller is a graduate of the Natural Healing Institute in Encinitas, CA, where she studied Holistic Health, focusing on Nutrition, Herbalism, and Aromatherapy. She is also a graduate of the Western School of Feng Shui in San Diego, CA where she has studied both Form and Compass Feng Shui. Kerri has also trained as a Reiki Master, and continues to expand her abilities in all forms of energetic and intuitive healing.