Festivus and Christmas Eve Eve – The Joy of Letting Go

🔔 Festivus and Christmas Eve Eve – The Joy of Letting Go

Happy December 23rd!

We are on the very edge of the big holiday rush—often called "Christmas Eve Eve." Today brings a fascinating pairing: the secular, satirical holiday Festivus (famous for the "Airing of Grievances") and National Pfeffernüsse Day (a spiced German cookie, symbolizing cozy tradition).

This is a beautiful moment for a self-love check-in: release the stress, frustration, and old burdens before the season starts (Festivus), and ground yourself in simple, sweet tradition (Pfeffernüsse).

Let’s use this theme to clear the air and ensure your Passion, Pleasure, and Purpose are light, free, and ready to enjoy the final days of the year.

1. The Airing of Grievances: Clearing the Purpose

The core ritual of Festivus is the "Airing of Grievances"—a structured moment to express frustrations. While we won't turn this into a confrontation, we can use the concept for powerful internal clearance.

Holding onto frustration, self-criticism, or guilt from the past year drains the energy needed for your future Purpose. You must release the burden before you can move forward freely.

🔑 The Action: The Internal Dump

Take 10 minutes to write down every lingering frustration, guilt, or grievance from the past week or month.

* Self-Love Tip (Purpose): Write it all down without filtering or judging. Once you've emptied the list onto the paper, crumple it up, delete the file, or ritually destroy it. This is your declaration that the burden is released.

* The Goal: Release the emotional clutter that blocks your Purpose. You don't have to carry the weight of past mistakes into the new year.

2. Pfeffernüsse Comfort: The Pleasure of Tradition

Pfeffernüsse (spiced German cookies) are small, warm, and highly traditional—a perfect, simple comfort food. They remind us that the greatest Pleasure often comes from honoring simple, familiar traditions.

🔑 The Action: The Cozy Corner Pause

Identify one small, traditional comfort (your "Pfeffernüsse moment") you can access immediately.

* Self-Love Tip (Pleasure): This could be listening to a favorite seasonal song, lighting a specific candle, or enjoying a warm, spiced beverage. Give yourself 15 minutes of uninterrupted, cozy Pleasure.

* Commitment: Stop letting tradition become another source of stress. Choose one small, easy tradition and use it to consciously anchor yourself in warmth and calm.

3. The Feats of Strength: Committing to Passion

Another Festivus tradition is the "Feats of Strength." For our self-love purpose, this is a reminder to acknowledge the incredible inner strength you have demonstrated this year and to commit to the Passion that requires your strength.

🔑 The Action: Acknowledging Resilience

Acknowledge the most difficult challenge you overcame this year.

* Self-Love Tip (Passion): Affirm your resilience: "I am strong. I faced X and I survived (or thrived). That strength is now available for my next challenge."

* The Result: By acknowledging your past strength, you fuel the Passion and confidence needed to tackle your goals in the coming year.

This December 23rd, use the power of the "Airing of Grievances" to clear your emotional slate, ground yourself in simple traditions, and commit to the strength required for your future joy.

What is the one lingering burden you will write down and release today?