¿What are You plans for December?

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¿What are your plans for December?

It's a typical question we always get asked, but do we always have to have plans in December? Or let's ask ourselves honestly, do I want to share, go out during the holidays? Or do I just want to be with myself, in a simpler, less noisy plan, where I feel more comfortable and in tune with myself?

While it is true that, by tradition or custom, December is a time for sharing, going on holiday and being with family and friends, we don't necessarily always "have" to do something that doesn't come naturally to us, because that is pretending and not being true to ourselves.

We should always take into account how we feel emotionally and also whether the things that used to connect us still appeal to us or whether that has changed.

Because throughout the year we have experienced many personal situations such as losses, work problems, illnesses, among other things, that cause us to change our mindset regarding certain traditions and customs that no longer add value to our lives, but rather we begin to see them as an obligation.

Of course, this is a very personal point of view. Because it seems that December is the time when you are obliged to be happy and always cheerful and willing, and yes, if that's how you feel, then live it, but if not, don't force yourself to pretend.

Because in the end, it's about living more from our essence, what is true and human.

Personally, I have chosen to go on spiritual retreats at Christmas, to meditate on a mountain for ten days, where I have noticed more and more people choosing to be in that state of introspection and silence, when everyone else is surrounded by noise and excess.

Let me clarify, I have nothing against Christmas, but everyone should also start to experience it in their own way, without guilt, accepting their inner reality.

Because, although it may seem contradictory, in December many reflections and emotions arise from everything we have experienced during the year.

Sometimes, what many people want most at this time of year is to have a space to be alone and take emotional stock of themselves.

So let's learn to look at ourselves with love and compassion, and have the courage to live our own Christmas from a more genuine and human perspective, where we learn to respect each other's processes, and that it is valid to feel vulnerable at this time of year and to want, if possible, to be alone or in company.

Thank you very much for reading.

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