A Metaphor for Change Oftentimes we'll hold on to situations, relationships, and beliefs long after they've lost their meaning. The hard part is letting go. Stress and emptiness can take the place of hope and joy. Yet by listening to yourself and discerning what is most important, you can make this a time of growth and meaning . How to keep the holidays from bringing you down.
Advent means coming into being, the birth of something new.
For Christians, this is when we prepare ourselves for the coming of One from God. Here are some ways to keep the true spirit of love and joyful anticipation in the season of Advent and Christmas. L ifelines are written by the pastoral counselors of the Samaritan Counseling Centers of the Mid-South. Find out more about pastoral counseling .