The holidays mean something different to each of us. For some of us, the holidays bring memories, tenderness, celebration, light, and long-awaited connection. For others they bring a longing for rest, worries about complex family dynamics, or fears about loneliness. For most of us, they bring a mix of all these things — joy, nostalgia, fatigue, gratitude, fear and everything in between.

As we continue our theme of Goodness & Gratitude, and what it means to nourish ourselves, this week at This Life is Good offers a gentle invitation to pause and notice what the holidays truly mean to you.

Not what they should mean.
Not what tradition dictates.
But what they truly mean — in your heart, for YOUR life, in this season.

The holidays offer us a unique opportunity to nourish our bodies, minds and souls with small joys, meaningful rituals, and moments that make us feel connected, comforted, or simply more like ourselves.

Sometimes, the simplest rituals are the ones that nourish us most.

A warm drink shared with someone we love.
A favorite snack enjoyed slowly.
A moment of sweetness after a long day.
A small pause to savor something just because it brings us joy.

That's why this week, we’re sharing a Holiday snacks recipe collection — not because snacks are essential, but because pleasure is nourishing, and joy is part of a good life.

These small bites, warm flavors, and festive treats are reminders that nourishment isn’t only found in what sustains the body — it’s also found in what delights the spirit.

In sharing.
In slowing down.
In enjoying something simply because it tastes good and feels good.

As you move through the week, I invite you to pause and ask yourself:

What truly nourishes my spirit during the holidays?

Is it a quiet moment alone?
A simple ritual?
A familiar flavor?
A small act of generosity?
A memory?
A connection?

Let this week be an invitation to choose what feels meaningful — not what feels expected.

Here’s to a week of small joys, simple pleasures, and nourishment that reaches far beyond the plate.

Till next time,
Be well ❤️

Founder, This Life is Good