Avenue Lifestyle: Christmas Recipes! The Self Love Kind.

 Avenue Lifestyle: Christmas Recipes

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We all need some charm to our cheer and it definitely must be a treat of only good things that make us smile and enjoy the finer things in life. And how do we do that? It's all in the serving, preparation and most of all the taste. Mouth watering and aromatic touches just make the entire experience magical or should we say bliss?

For this you'll need the following:

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Inspiration - What does Christmas mean to you and your family? Even if you're riding solo may you not crash and burn or drive recklessly as you journey into the festive season. Sorrow is never sorry it just hurts, why do that to yourself? There's more to life than misery and past hurts, resent nothing and be sentimental about what matters. Tap into feel good music or a movie or series. Shows like *With Love* on Prime Video inspire us to be more alert on the brighter side of life. Even the tree gets decorated so lift your mood with inspiration.

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Exploring - Try something new. It never hurts to break out of tradition and expose yourself to new memories and experiences that aren't only worthwhile but boost your mood and help your well-being with the space you're in so you can see a better version or side of you prosper and who knows what you can learn about yourself, partner, kids or the new friends you'll make along the way? Be daring enough to step out of your comfort zone but seek Caution not everything fun and daring is worth a try. Do it the right way. 

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Gratitude - Sometimes thanks giving and being appreciative of what you have and embracing it helps you to be at your best because a grateful heart is far happier than one that is just longing for something new without noting what's already there. That's where we miss the big picture and the hidden lessons of value from the things we tend to look down on. A drop of water for an ant has a huge impact - same with you, especially if you're well dressed in white and you can't wait for the stain to dry. If that can take your attention....why not appreciate the little things?

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Love - Love is a Winner. You can never go wrong. Self love. Love for others and most of all the Love of God. Exercise that so you can be a gift that inspires hope, kindness and mercy towards many. Your Hello to a stranger can bring a turnaround. When we function in love we are allowing God to lead us and that's who He is. You'll not only feel good but many others will remember and know how to smile. Love is powerful and it's far better to walk in it with your slick sneakers or hot heels than to just fight fire with fire. 

The word of God is alive and kicking us forward to better points of life. In our most weakest moments we expect sympathy and condolence advice yet God is who we need. Before the decorations, the music, sweaters and other fun activities. Take on the recipes so you don't carry on a family feud on the dinner table. So you don't also hold on to the past pain and surround yourself with it. Some blankets don't keep you warm, they keep you cold and the cold makes people stay indoors, isolation is never good. So go out there be the Summer and warm up someone's day, I know you're not a microwave oven but hey....give it a try. 

We're all chefs,we can cook kindness or hostility with grudges on toast but what tastes better? What point of view are you cooking from? Hate or love? Is the intention for them to enjoy the serving or choke? 

Happy Holidays from Us to You. 

With Love & In the name of Jesus!

Thank You for Joining Us.

Until Next Time.

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