Holidays Got You Feeling Kind Of Down?

Handmade Christmas wreath, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia (click to enlarge)
Most of the homeowners who live in Colonial Williamsburg make and display handmade decorations this time
of year.  The wreaths typically are made from fruit, flowers, tree branches and various plant material.  In
2011, I spent a day making images of every home displaying wreaths on their doors, windows, etc.  In the
end I was quite taken by the beauty, intricacies and talent in making these decoration.
Nikon D700, Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR lens @ 145mm; 1/80th sec. @ f/11; ISO 800

The holiday season can be stressful.  There are always lots of things going on.  There are many things that need to get done.  There never seems to be enough time.  Everyone is supposed to be feeling that "holiday cheer."  But, I know many of you may not be feeling so cheerful.  There can be a wide variety of reasons for not feeling good this time of year.  Many of you may not particularly care for the holidays. 

Do you want to feel better?  I have a simple solution.

Do something kind, generous and nice for someone else.  I'm not talking about writing a check or getting out your credit card and donating money to some worthy charity.  I'm talking about doing something nice for an actual person.  I'm talking about being kind or doing something nice for an individual face to face where you and that person can look into each other's eyes.  I'm talking about the value of being up close and personal with 
your kindness and generosity.

When you see the look at that person's face, the smile, the appreciation, I guarantee you that act in and of itself will raise your mood.  Giving to others, being kind, making someone's day or holiday season is a wonderful gift to someone or to several someones but it is also a wonderful gift to yourself.

Try it.

Join me over at Instagram @dennisamook or my website, www.dennismook.com. 

Thanks for looking. Enjoy! 

Dennis A. Mook 

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