When It’s NOT The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Marcus tells a travel story of coming home from a long trip, being exhausted and ready for relaxation when there’s an event at the airport gate. A ground ops agent has commandeered the PA and is singing “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” Marcus tells a bit of his cynicism that it’s not the most wonderful time of year for everyone. It’s just not. The Hotness and Marcus talk about how much pressure comes with the holidays and feeling like we should be joyful and merry. Both give reassurance that there is no one way to do the holidays. Marcus and The Hotness encourage listeners to have grace with themselves this holiday season, to witness and be present to the suffering of others and encourages everyone to be attentive to their own mental health needs and those of others this holiday season. Key topics:[1:26] Marcus shares a story of traveling during the holiday season and why perspective is always so important[2:48] Our holidays don’t need to fit a specific mold of “the happiest time of the year”[4:18] Is it the most wonderful time of year for everyone? Of course not…[6:07] Losses and change around the holidays are tough[7:05] Being careful and intentional about labeling peoples’ individual seasons[8:13] There are so many good times ahead of you[8:47] We never know what others are going through[9:13] Please give yourself grace if it’s a hard time for you right now[11:18] Be present during this time of year and be sure to have compassion for yourself and those around you Resources for you:Connect with Marcus on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcusEngelSpeaker/Connect with Marcus on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindguypictures/Connect with The Hotness on Facebook: https://bit.ly/FB-MarvelyneConnect with The Hotness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvelyneengel/Subscribe to the podcast through Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcastSubscribe to the podcast through Spotify: https://bit.ly/Spotify-MarcusEngelPodcast Date: 12/13/2021Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in HealthcareEpisode title and number: Episode 20 – When It’s NOT The Most Wonderful Time of the Year