It's a big world

Christmastime is arguably the busiest time of year. Busy because we have all our end-of-the-year work, because there are presents to buy, places to go, people to see, and busy because (let's face it) it's the month after NaNoWriMo, and we're hooked.

Trouble is, a lot of writers end up putting their writing first during the holidays--when really, it doesn't need to be that way.

Though writing is important...

There are things in life that are more important than work... Or even hobbies

Yes, writing counts as both work and a hobby (because it's different for each of us). Even though for a lot of us it's only a hobby, it's also something that takes a lot of time and effort--and something that can easily be put to the side for one or two weeks while Christmastime gets too hectic.

Christmas is a time for us to embrace the joy of the season, for us to spend time with our families and be thankful for everything in our lives.

It's not a time for spending hectic hours behind the screen of our computers, cooped up in our offices, avoiding all sight and sound of other human beings.

So, I implore you. Friends, step away from the things you think need to be done.

I'm not saying don't go to work, I'm not saying avoid everything that you need to get done, I'm saying take the time to smell the roses. Go out and look at Christmas lights, make snow angels (if you don't live in the desert like me, that is), cozy up by the fire with the person you love. Do something fun, for you--and for the people you care about.

It's a big world out there. I pray you'll take the time to savor the parts that are around you. 


Have a Merry Christmas, friends!

[love and brightly lit trees]

{Rani D}