It's More than OK to have Mixed Feelings about the Holidays

Sometimes we don't feel all the joy.

The lights, bustle, and music of this season emanate everywhere. While the sparkle of the holidays and the winter solstice warm my heart, I also experience grief and sadness this time of year. These feelings deserve to be expressed and held as dearly as the cheerful ones.

In fact, research shows that not feeling and expressing a full range of emotions c…