Here is a picture of our Christmas tree. Y’all may be like, “cool, nailed it.” Or, have some other opinion…Would you know it if I told you that not even a quarter of the ornaments are on, and it’s a work in progress (WIP)? Even though it’s a WIP, it’s still charming, cozy and magical. And, while all of those precious ornaments add meaning and sweetness, the tree, as it stands is already more than enough.
I forget what movie it is, but in this film, someone lays down under the Christmas tree, with their head completely immersed while looking up into all the lights. I love that scene, and this morning I was inspired to reenact that moment. I wanted to take a look within the tree, and experience its fullness.
While laying on the ground and looking up at the lights, I thought how I’m a lot like this tree. At times, I find myself trying hard to present well, like a perfectly decorated tree. I’ll admit, I’m very self-critical, always striving to be more than I already am. When I get on a roll, I have to be reminded that I am enough just by BEING, and the lights on the inside, within the tree, are really what matter. So, even though I may be spinning out because the tree isn’t finished, I must keep in mind that for others, the tree already is more than enough, just like me.
