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What do you truly need for a memorable and happy holiday? It only requires an open heart and a willingness to stay in the moment with all the wonderful things you already have in your life.
The wisdom needed to transform the holidays from stressful, harried and tiring to peaceful, joyous and memorable is calling for you. Just 'be' this holiday, focus on what’s important and cherish the moments you will remember while letting go of the small stuff that will weigh you down. Lighten your load, let go and see the sacred illuminated in the ordinary and treasure what’s right in front of you.
Keep your mind and home free of clutter. Stay tuned-in and mindful of what really matters this season. Prioritize the people and relationships that are important to you and center the holiday around them. Show your appreciation and sincere gratitude for the wonderful people in your life.
There are treasures in your closets and coats you haven’t given a thought to in years. To another person, that after-thought item is a jewel that will keep a loved one warm this holiday. Give unused warm clothing that still has life left to someone in need. Feel the gratitude that comes in seeing something you have that can help others and create a positive result. Let all the stuff go, set it free and in the process create room to breathe.
Create a peaceful space for the holiday. As we experience the beauty and joy of the holiday, create a space in your heart to appreciate the many blessings you have been given. Savor even the smallest joys and you will see your stress diminish. In addition, take the time to create a spot in your home that allows you to appreciate the holiday and make happy memories that will last forever.
Ditch perfection. No one will remember whether your house was perfectly clean but your kids will remember that you yelled a lot and failed to enjoy the holiday. Instead of getting caught up in perfection, be in the moment and stop stressing when the kids decide they need to make holiday pancakes and end up making a mess. It’s a mess, enjoy your messes, revel in them and know they are a requirement of the richness that comes from being in the moment.
Having an open heart and a willingness to work with others to get things done is the magic of the holiday. Don’t worry about what other people think of you or allow their judgment to give you undue stress this holiday. Instead, positively focus on what you want to happen and then do your best.
Count your blessings even when life throws difficult challenges, keep your eye on the good things and the blessings that flood through your life. Often we are too busy to appreciate life, but taking time to acknowledge our blessings can create transformative changes.
Feel the spiritual power of the divine. This season is filled with beauty and magic and spirit. Embrace it, allow yourself to enjoy it and don’t be weighed down by the stuff that detracts from your spirit. It’s your personal journey, revel in your family’s togetherness and be yourself in the magic of the season. During the holiday, generosity prevails so be thankful and extend that feeling whole-heartedly toward others. You can’t go wrong.
Give, Give, Give. Don’t give in monetary form, just open yourself to the service of others and you will be inspired, excited and altered in the resulting sea of positive feelings. Kindness is energizing and expanding so go out there and make a difference to others and reap the internal rewards it brings to all.
Create healthy habits of gratitude. When you wake up each be ready to make the very most of your waking hours. Stay consistent and you can extend this transforming habit into 2012. Be willing to praise those you love. Express your love and admiration and acknowledge when they do things right. Ask for what you want. It might make you feel insecure but it’s important that those around you know what you need. Who else is going to tell them?