When holidays make you sad, here’s trick you may not have known

“Holidays are joyful,” sings the late but great Karen Carpenter.
But not always.
Mother’s Day can be sad for those who’ve lost their mothers. Or for me, whose mother is in a facility. I know friends caring for a mom with Alzheimer’s or dementia. I want to talk to those who struggle through today.
When the mind brings you to a sad moment or you feel guilty, take a walk outside and witness nature. Even better, turn off your phone, go into your backyard or nearby park,