1292 PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THIS OBSERVATION

2015
It's not as if Dino was listening to his sons emote the depth of their plight for the first time ...

I've taken note, during therapy sessions, that the urgency of my plight was heard by my partner with a greater sense of accuracy (less defensiveness) when the ear of a professional was listening, as well.

The simplicity of that insight into human nature points, again, to the fact that skillful listening is essential if brainstorming toward conflict resolution, one step at a time, is to prove successful and long-lasting—

This insight, concerning concentrating our focus on listening astutely to that which others feel the need to say, is so powerful that that's the only thought I'll offer up, today, in hopes that you'll be more attentive than ever as you go about your business of improving your relationships, most especially the relationship you have with yourself  ... by listening astutely when feelings are expressed freely, openly and most assuredly courageously ...

As for me, I have a sumptuous feast to prepare and a festive table to set so that upon opening my front door, tomorrow, to welcome in loved ones—who also feel eager to share our holiday, together—their hostess will feel every bit as relaxed and delighted as she plans to be prepared ...

Later in the day ... Savory aroma of brisket in the oven, wafting through the house

Wine soaked Charosets, hard boiled eggs and gefilte fish chilling in the fridge
Matzoh balls, floating in chicken soup, light as air

Table, appointed with crystal, my grandma's candles and orchids, set
Haggadahs, story rich in heritage, at every person's place
Holiday spirit lighting up my smile with every breath I take ...
Whichever holiday you call your own, feel me wishing you and yours a five star day :)