Naughty or Nice?
I am excited that it is Christmas week! There is something about this time that is very festive and energizing. I could hardly wait to get out of bed today to get the week going. I believe that is a combination of loving my life and my internal little girl getting very excited about the holidays.
I spent part of the weekend with my niece, Emily. I took her to Breakfast with Santa in downtown Decatur on Saturday. She is 7 and this is probably the last year, she will believe in Santa. I let myself experience the weekend through her eyes-it was so much fun! The wonder, the delight, the curiosity that she had about Santa was adorable. “Is Santa watching me now?” That was the question of the weekend.
I would ask her, are you being a good girl? She affirmed yes with enthusiasm. We would giggle!
What does being a good girl mean as an adult? I like to think that if there was a Santa, I would be on the nice list vs. the naughty-even though I know I have my naughty moments. As I ponder, what nice girl means to me, here are a couple of things that show up:
I do my best to love myself and others unconditionally-some days it is easier than others. Anne Lamott says that the mind is like a dangerous neighborhood, you should not go there alone. When I do, I can make stuff up that stops me from loving unconditionally.
I am generous, funny, loyal, kind, thoughtful, honest, joyful and always looking to improve what I feel is not working in my life. When I honor these qualities, it is my true authentic expression.
It feels wonderful to take a minute and write my list that I would give to Santa. It is a glorious affirmation of who I am and who I will continue to be.
What qualities would be on your list of being a nice person? Write down a few and notice how these simple, yet powerful words will raise your Joy Factor.
Emily talked so much about wanting an Easy Bake oven,I think my “little girl” wants one as well. Chocolate cake anyone?
Wendy is a joyful, vibrant human being who sees possibilities everywhere she goes. Whether she is working with a coaching client, creating a piece of art or riding her bicycle 100 miles in one day, the joy of possibility is one of her favorite perspectives. Alot of her joy comes from spending time with her husband Matt and their 2 four-legged kids, Abbey Road and Eli. It also comes from listening to good music, spending time in nature, eating good food and being with friends and family. When all of that happens together, she is in joyful bliss.
I’ve been a very good girl. There will be lots of presents under my tree and many many more in 2010. All the abundance of the universe is mine instantly and constantly — am I a lucky girl or what!
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukka, Happy Whatever — have a JOY filled season!