We don’t usually think of our emotions as ingredients, do we? Unlike planning a special meal, or some time honored cultural holiday recipe, our emotions tend to be some sort of concoction we let loose triggered by some drama we think we have no control over.

When preparing for a gathering, whether an intimate dinner for two, or a feast for friends and family, we always seem to go the extra mile with added care to make sure that everything is just right. A pinch of this, a dash of that, those fruits, these nuts, and some of the special sauce. We create the time, gather all of the right ingredients, and make every effort to see that everything comes out just perfect.

With a little practice we can choose just the right emotions to make our connections with others as perfect an experience as the heartfelt feast you carefully prepared. You cannot use too much kindness, add a smile to your measure of patience, and never worry about leftovers. A genuine presentation with all of the right emotional ingredients will always have everyone coming back for seconds.

Hoping you all enjoy this holiday season! 🎄🎀 🎄

Talk soon…

G