The Rush

Even before we begin decorating for Halloween the Christmas "rush" begins. Stores begin decorating, magazines arrive with decorating and cooking ideas, and little bits of Christmas begin popping up all around. Somehow we make it through Thanksgiving all the while listening to Christmas carols in stores and on the radio. As a child it was easy to enjoy the rush, the countdown until Christmas Day and the presents I knew would be awaiting under the tree.

Even now as an adult I still get excited about the Christmas rush but at some point I have to remind myself to take some time out and relax. That is where sitting down with a cup (or even a pot) of tea allows me to forget about the rush. For a moment in time I am able to savor the quiet, the calm, and the slowness. Sipping tea during this moment is not a time to rush. It may only last for 5 minutes but sometimes that is enough for me.

There is still shopping to be done, cookies to be baked, and parties to attend. But I would encourage you to take some time out during the rush. Even if you don't enjoy a cup of tea take a moment to just remove yourself from the rush, the noise, and the bustle. The rush will be waiting for you but you have the power to put it on hold.