It is 12 noon on the 20th of December and school is about to get out for Christmas break. Remember how that felt. Wow, two weeks without any homework and the possibilities that lay ahead. Okay, Santa coming was quite exciting. Never knew how that big guy could get down those chimney's and stay so clean, not to mention all that he brought with him. But the excitement of just knowing that Santa was coming was all consuming. Children's anticipation of the arrival of Santa Claus is filled with excitement and wonder. Most of us had that excitement when we were kids. But, we grew up, life took over and we became responsible adults. After all, we have a career, kids of our own and a mountain of bills to pay. Maybe the excitement went out with the telephone bill, or did it?

While I'm not suggesting we run out to the nearest mall and sit on Santa's lap, I am suggesting part of what makes us who we are is the excitement that life has to offer. Many things cloud that excitement and get in the way of us truly experiencing what really fills us up and makes us feel like a kid again. Sometimes pushing ourselves a little to try new things will instill in us a sense of excitement that maybe hasn't been felt since our youth. Routines take over and holidays for some become one more task to the already overbooked to do list. Bring some excitement back in the holidays by changing how you do things. In other words, look for extraordinary in the otherwise ordinary tasks at hand. Stepping out of our comfort zone, will create some anxiety, but also will create excitement.

The first step; is to realize age has nothing to do with it. It does not matter how old or young you are, you can and should have excitement in your life. Second, think about what you would like to do and see how you can make it happen. As you can see, this is not just about the holidays, it is about moving forward with a clearer perspective of where you want to be and what truly fills you up. Excitement plays a big role in all of this. Being excited about something is good for our health and well-being. Not to forget it gives us a sense of self and connectivity. I believe it realigns us and allows us to have those feelings of anticipation and wonder, much like a child on Christmas Eve, who can barely contain themselves because Santa will be visiting soon. May the wonder of the holiday season fill you with all the possibilities for the New Year!