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This holiday season, we wish for everyone to be able to hold onto the light, hope, and joy in the world. Although there may be grief and sadness, we hope the changing season and come of the new year may bring a sense of calm, peace, and gratitude for all that we have. This season, it’s important to take time to rest, recover from the busy year, and enjoy the slowness and calmness of things. We hope you have a wonderful and restful holiday season, from Orkid Toys! ❄️⛄️

is common to experience big emotions around the holidays. Many expect to feel joy, happiness, and love, and while those emotions may come up, it is also common to experience grief, sorrow, anxiety, and even anger. Knowing that these emotions and experiences may come up and being gentle with yourself rather than critical of these emotions is important. Also important is making space to feel these emotions, and space to take care of oneself around the holidays. It may be possible that a daily solo walk, journaling before bed, or practicing a morning mindfulness meditation may allow us to better show up for ourselves and thus, others. The holidays can be a difficult time for many, and letting go of expectation, how we think we’re supposed to feel, or “should” statements (e.g., “It’s the holidays, I should be happy!”), can help us move through the holidays with more ease and kindness towards ourselves. Expectations can add increased pressure, anxiety, and pain, and instead of holding on to expectation we can find joy in noticing the lovely small things we come across and witness. Focusing on these things without attachment can also bring a greater sense of peace around the holidays. ❄️