By Arvind Devalia

So this is Christmas!

How are you enjoying it so far?

There’s no doubt that Christmas is a time of mixed emotions and feelings.

For some people this is a time of great joy and delight, with lots of partying and sharing of delicious food and gifts with people you love.

For others it can be a very stressful time with gifts to buy, lots of cooking to do and having to cope with large family gatherings.

It can also be a time of tremendous stress and pressure to conform.

For many people today, Christmas is a time that brings up challenges that their normal life tends to hide. It can expose a deep loneliness, and conversely for others, it highlights an overwhelming desire to be alone, away from people.

Add the constant pressure from... More...