Christmas is my favourite time of the year, I’ve always loved the holiday season and the warmth & comfort it brought. With that said, there is something very contrasting with it as well which can make this time of the year a bit difficult to navigate.
In today’s post, I wanted to explore the mixed emotions this season could bring and both the warm & cold feelings it evokes within ourselves or/and within others. As always, if you’re interested – keep on reading!
Noël est ma période préférée de l’année. J’ai toujours adoré les fêtes de fin d’année et la chaleur et le réconfort qu’elles apportent. Cela dit, il y a aussi un aspect très contrasté qui peut rendre cette période un peu difficile à vivre.
Dans cet article, je voulais explorer les émotions contradictoires que cette période peut susciter, ainsi que les sentiments de chaleur et de froid qu’elle évoque en nous et/ou chez les autres. Comme toujours, si cela vous intéresse, continuez votre lecture !
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A SEASON OF CONTRAST
The perfect way to sum up this time of the year would be a contrast of emotions and elements. It could be the busiest time as well as the most fulfilling. It could be indifferent but also very bittersweet. It could be difficult but nostalgic as well.
The contrast doesn’t stop there, it isn’t only present emotionally but physically as well, the weather is cold, dark and gloomy but inside your home, it’s full of warmth, happiness and contentment—or it could be the polar opposite. The exterior might allude to a warmth than the interior might lack.
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MELANCHOLY AND NOSTALGIA GO HAND IN HAND
There is very much a juxtaposition when it comes to this specific period, there is nostalgia attached to it as well as melancholia. Grief can easily manifest during this season, which is the reason why for many people this is the toughest season for them.
When everything around you is full of joy and happiness, it can trigger emotions you didn’t expect before but it can also fester something inside you—the outcome completely depends on your circumstance.
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THE DEFINITION OF LONELINESS
I personally think this time of the year defines what loneliness is to you. It can show you the true definition of it and make you realise whether loneliness is when you are by yourself or surrounded by others.
There is often a misconception that people who are by themselves are probably having a harder time compared to people who are surrounded by many but it’s completely wrong, people who are surrounded by many people might be having a very difficult time as well.
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As much as it’s a happy season, it can be sad for some and very complicated for others. Navigating all these complex emotions and finding the right balance can be extremely taxing both on the mind and body. However, this season does come around the end of the year which shows there is always a new beginning or hope around the corner.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! – xo N
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