The last Christmas present ...

The decorations and cards came down days ago - but today I did my annual ritual. I look at each card, read the message the person wrote, and mentally thank them for sending it. It doesn't take very long - and its also an opportunity to check for new email addresses and the like. But most of all - it feels good. And now the cards are in a bag ready for recycling.  This year I took a photo as well :)

I also caught up with two friends this afternoon - and both have decided to let go of 'stuff' that they have been holding onto for too long. It seems that something has shifted for both - and what was 'difficult' or 'impossible' before now appears manageable, if not easy. I am also aware of that sense too - that what used to feel important isn't so much of an issue any more. The first signs of more ease in 2017 maybe?