Hello there lovelies,
So today I was motivated to write this blog post based on my personal experience.Everyone loves the holidays and the festivities that come with it..yes? However, does anyone actually enjoy the holidays by themselves like superman in his fortress of solitude? Well, I have grown up enjoying the festival Diwali and this year I am not exactly at home-home or maybe I just miss the way my mum does it ;). I have been alone on numerous occasions during this festival but for some reason I feel the pinch of it this year...very strange, but anyhoo I felt like this might help a few others who might be in the same situation as I.
Festivals for many can mean many things it can be good it can be bad or it could even be quite painful, so just putting it out there this is for the group of people for whom festivals and holidays bring back happy memories and for those it doesn't I respect your endurance.
So today I was motivated to write this blog post based on my personal experience.Everyone loves the holidays and the festivities that come with it..yes? However, does anyone actually enjoy the holidays by themselves like superman in his fortress of solitude? Well, I have grown up enjoying the festival Diwali and this year I am not exactly at home-home or maybe I just miss the way my mum does it ;). I have been alone on numerous occasions during this festival but for some reason I feel the pinch of it this year...very strange, but anyhoo I felt like this might help a few others who might be in the same situation as I.
Festivals for many can mean many things it can be good it can be bad or it could even be quite painful, so just putting it out there this is for the group of people for whom festivals and holidays bring back happy memories and for those it doesn't I respect your endurance.
1) Indulge in the fuss:
Make sure you try to follow the same routine as you would if you were home. Just because you do not get to spend it the way you used to doesnt mean you don't celebrate at all. But just the idea of you doing something that keeps the memory going is always satisfying.
2) Call:
Make sure you make time in your routine to call and express your wishes, love and gratitude to everyone important and keep and minute or two for catching up with people you have'nt talked to in a while.Remember you can choose whom you wish to call or text. Its a good time to let bygones be bygones it helps lighten the baggage as well.
3) Giving:
Practicing the art of giving to the less fortunate can do a lot in terms of making your soul happy and satiated. Contribute to a mission with a purpose, orphanages or old age homes or any charity you believe in. If you want to take it one step forward often you can find many people to donate but with our hectic routines there are seldom who have the time to contribute. So if you have the luxury physically spend some time and volunteer.
4) Dress up:
I've come across this quote many times "No matter how you feel Get up, Dress up, Show up and Never give up" Pretty self explanatory eh? but makes sense to me, so get yourself or choose something that makes you feel happy, dress up even if you won't be going all out. the feel good that you get from doing this will definitely boost your mood and lift your spirits.
5) Take the invitation:
And if you get invited to a gathering or a festive party, if comfortable just go mingling and being in a similar environment is sure to get you feeling good about the day, plus it help build relations ofcourse. Also two words FESTIVE FOOD! win win.
Hope the light of Diwali spreads its warmth into your heart and shine into your life. Wishing you health and prosperity!
xoxo~Niv
Make sure you try to follow the same routine as you would if you were home. Just because you do not get to spend it the way you used to doesnt mean you don't celebrate at all. But just the idea of you doing something that keeps the memory going is always satisfying.
2) Call:
Make sure you make time in your routine to call and express your wishes, love and gratitude to everyone important and keep and minute or two for catching up with people you have'nt talked to in a while.Remember you can choose whom you wish to call or text. Its a good time to let bygones be bygones it helps lighten the baggage as well.
3) Giving:
Practicing the art of giving to the less fortunate can do a lot in terms of making your soul happy and satiated. Contribute to a mission with a purpose, orphanages or old age homes or any charity you believe in. If you want to take it one step forward often you can find many people to donate but with our hectic routines there are seldom who have the time to contribute. So if you have the luxury physically spend some time and volunteer.
4) Dress up:
I've come across this quote many times "No matter how you feel Get up, Dress up, Show up and Never give up" Pretty self explanatory eh? but makes sense to me, so get yourself or choose something that makes you feel happy, dress up even if you won't be going all out. the feel good that you get from doing this will definitely boost your mood and lift your spirits.
5) Take the invitation:
And if you get invited to a gathering or a festive party, if comfortable just go mingling and being in a similar environment is sure to get you feeling good about the day, plus it help build relations ofcourse. Also two words FESTIVE FOOD! win win.
Hope the light of Diwali spreads its warmth into your heart and shine into your life. Wishing you health and prosperity!
xoxo~Niv
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