Brian’s Family’s Restful New Years Eve
January 9, 2010
A beautiful story shared by my blog reader Brian Johnston on how taking the opportunity to rest and retreat over New Years brought good energy to his family. Yes this is the same wonderful Brian that believes I should be on Oprah! He is a wonderful fan and here is his sweet story:
My New Years Eve…
I had been reading Annie’s postings over the holidays and I recognized that something was lacking this season – quality time with my family!
If you are like most people you might find yourself totally agreeing that a sustained crazy life of busy busy busy is not a happy life. The bottom line, we all need breaks from time to time in this 24/7 world!
This New Year’s eve, after reading Annie’s posts, I told my wife that I wanted to stay home with her and the kids. She was not happy about it but respected my request and thus turned down the 10+ parties which we the stressed out Mommy’s and Daddy’s, were invited to attend.
These parties usually consist of the Women in one room drinking $20 dollar bottles of wine while talking about life through their “lenses” and the men outside next to the cooler drinking Coors Light beer and talking about life through their “lenses”, and the kids running around (candidly) unattended!
My family of 4 had an AMAZING, intimate New Years eve with a great food, wine, beers, games, and a fire in the fire place. It was tranquil and we were asleep at 12:53pm PST.
Annie, I am wondering if you have noticed how powerful you and your readers are? Beyond measure. Until we talk soon, thanks for your inspiration and reminder to “chill out”!
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Thanks again Annie… Humbled and honored to be your friend.. The world is a much better place because you are in it….
Love and Light, Brian-