Sadly, I internalize their criticism of the way we do things as not green enough, too generous, too stingy, too religious, not religious enough, too secular, or too fill in the blank. I always let them make me feel sad, angry, and depressed for several days during my favorite time of the year.
This Christmas, I am going to try not to fall into that trap. I can’t change others but I can change how I let others make me feel about myself and how we like to celebrate the holidays.
I will also try to keep my attitude about others in check because fair is fair.
