As we approach the holiday season, I like to remind myself to be appreciative of those around me.  If, for some reason, appreciation is hard to find, then my go-to is attention wrapped with kindness and love.  At times, we are pushed, stressed, and anxiety-filled due to expectations of the season.  That might stem from what others ask of us, or it might be pressure we put on ourselves.  Either way, it often takes patience as we move closer to the celebrations.  I use prayer to center myself and navigate through the holidays.  Asking Jesus to show me…