Caught in the rutted grooves of long traveled highways
Your desire to continue
Mine for change.
Conflict arises
Expectations and Traditions
block Connection
“We’ve always done _________”
crowds the season
“Remember how you used to _____________”
shades appreciation for evolution of the butterfly.
Let go.
Close your eyes and breathe in
Hold on to appreciation for the past
and then release
Cry if you must. But know that today brings opportunity for
A fresh look
New feelings of joy
Connection with
Present
Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You. 
So much to read in your poem. So many ways. Thank you, friend.
Merry Christmas!
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So beautifully said, so difficult to do. My daughters are adults and they have significant others. This Christmas we start new traditions, like Wayne, my son-in-law, cooks Christmas breakfast. Some new traditions are wonderful!
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Wonderful lines. Have a great new year ahead!
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