Everything in our lives constantly changes. We tend to notice the big changes; we cannot see the infinitesimal, microscopic changes like cellular turnover; and even if we're highly aware of certain changes, our reactions to them also change over time and circumstances.   The holidays can amplify our focus on and feelings about life changes, and it's normal to compare previous years' holiday festivities to this year's.    Things Hit Differently during the Holidays For example,

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