The Holiday Blues

Just what is it about this time of year that can make us feel blue instead of joyful the way it should? In my humble opinion, the very fact that we feel that we SHOULD feel joyful sets us up to feel just the opposite. Don't you think?

For me, the answer to this phenomenon is to get busy and help someone in need. Reaching out to another is the fastest way to shake the blues that I know of. It's also the most useful. The second cure is to go for a brisk walk. God made our bodies with built in cures for what ails us, and walking revs up just the right hormones to give us the lift we need when we're down.

I hope this helps you if you're feeling blue. =)