anneethompson posted: " Hello, and thank you for starting the new year reading my blog. I had written a perky little blog, full of chat and giggles--but actually, when I thought about it, it felt like lying. Because at this time of year, after all the work of Christmas (yes," Anne E Thompson Feeling Down? anneethompson Jan 1 Hello, and thank you for starting the new year reading my blog. I had written a perky little blog, full of chat and giggles--but actually, when I thought about it, it felt like lying. Because at this time of year, after all the work of Christmas (yes, I know it's fun, and special, but it is also lots of work) I always feel down. It's the anniversary of my father's death, the weather is usually grey, and I am deeply tired. The core of me is sad. I want to crawl into bed and stay there until Spring. But I can't. Life goes on. So, if you share these feelings--if you too struggle a bit after Christmas--know that you are not alone. Understand that no one can feel happy all the time, and the low times are part of us just as much as the enthusiastic times. Know that it will pass. Because everything passes in time, even the bleakness. And sometimes, when we look back, we realise that the valleys are as beautiful as the mountains. Thanks for reading. Live your week well, because however you feel, we only have one life and living it well matters. Love, Anne x The valleys can be as beautiful as the mountains. anneethompson.com ***** Comment Like You can also reply to this email to leave a comment. Manage your email settings or unsubscribe.

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