“Love That Stays, Even at a Distance”

Posted on by Kerri Elizabeth

“Love doesn’t disappear when gatherings do.”

Even when families shift,
when invitations stop,

when distance separates us,
even when dynamics fracture.
Love still exists, its just quieter and holds a new shape.

It may no longer sit at the same table,
or follow the same traditions,
or move in the same patterns,
but it remains,
in the lessons learned,
in the wishes whispered,
in the hope that someday hearts soften
and paths cross with more grace than before.

Christmas is not measured by who shows up,
but by the love you carry with softness,
the peace you claim with each breath,
and the light you choose to reflect or deny.

The heart remembers
what the room forgets.
Love endures while transforming,
even here.

Gentle Practice:
Wrap your arms around yourself.
Say: “I am loved, even in the quiet.”

-Kerri-Elizabeth-
Tomorrow begins Week Four: The Renewal Path, how to move into the end of December with clarity, creativity, and emotional strength.

Sending you so much love!

6 thoughts on ““Love That Stays, Even at a Distance””

  3. This is a beautifully tender reflection on love and presence, Kerri-Elizabeth. I appreciate how you capture the quiet, enduring nature of love—even when circumstances change or traditions fade. The way you remind us that love transforms rather than disappears is both comforting and empowering. I also love the gentle practice you offer; it turns reading into a lived, mindful moment. Your words feel like a warm, steady light, perfect for reflection during this season.

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  4. I feel so much hope and renewal with your words, Kerri. My holidays are different, not because of estrangement, but because those people I once celebrated with are gone. I feel their love and am at peace. Sending you much love. I appreciate you!

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