Episode 56: When Christmas Doesn't Feel Like Christmas

Before we jump in today, I want to share something that might surprise you: not every Christmas feels like Christmas. And if that’s where you are right now—you are not alone. Welcome back to The Journaling Room. I’m Kendall, and today’s episode is for the woman who feels… numb. Disconnected. Weary. Maybe even guilty for not feeling “festive enough.”

If your joy feels thin, if you’re moving through December like you’re watching your life from another room, this episode is a gentle place to land.

Let’s take a breath. Let’s take the pressure down. And let’s sit with the truth: your numbness is not a sign of failure. It’s a sign of being human.

Today we’re going to journal through the numbness. We’re going to talk about small sensory anchors that can bring us back into the moment. And we’re going to talk about choosing one meaningful practice—not a perfect Christmas, but a faithful, grounded one.

Most of all, we’re going to remember Christ—whose presence is not dependent on our emotions. He is steady even when our hearts feel quiet.

Journaling Prompt #1: What does numbness feel like for me right now?

Journaling Prompt #2: Which small sensory details—sights, sounds, smells—bring me even a moment of comfort?

Journaling Prompt #3: If I chose one small, meaningful way to mark Christmas this year, what would it be?

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