Today is the twelfth day of Christmas, the traditional feast of the Epiphany, and the celebration of Orthodox Christmas. There’s a message in this day for all of us, Christian or not, so please bear with us.

Epiphany is about the star – the sign that things were going to change. The word means “make clear” – so let’s focus on that. What is being made clear in your life?

What signs have you been given from your health care professionals? Have you been directed to lose weight? To get regular exercise? To take medication for certain conditions? To stop smoking? To cut back on caffeine? To sit up straight and stop crossing your legs (that would be our chiropractor speaking!)?

What signs have you been given from your family and friends? Do you stay in touch with people you don’t see? Do you spend time with the people around you? Do you let them know how much you cherish their friendship? (And if you don’t, are you ready to let go?)

What signs are visible regarding your career? Is it still fulfilling to you or do you dread going to work? Is this job a temporary gig while you figure out what you want to do? Are you taking advantage of available training or classes to improve your skills?

Are there signs you should be doing something more, different, better with your life? Ask yourself questions like these regarding every aspect of your life. Today’s a good day to evaluate – have your own epiphany.

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