Yes, it is already that time of year and the Holidays are here, Channukah is next week along with Thanksgiving. Christmas decorations and sales are already up for grabs. The clanging bells of the salvation army have also begun to ring.
So what do we do with the rush and hurry? Learning to pace ourselves by making lists is a great help, and also trying to take the urgency out of the shopping experience by procrastinating less and having more than one option as a gift. Pacing ourselves always allows for the space to truly take the time to enjoy the day, and the Holiday Spirit "mood" of family gatherings and can add so much more to the experience.
For those of us fortunate enough to have families, pacing yourself can also make you more tolerant of the family dynamics that seem to set everyone off. Allow uncle Fred to be uncle Fred. It is who he is, and he will not change just because its a Holiday gathering. If you are rested, grounded in yourself, and have paced yourself, you will get through it unscathed and feel the better for it.
This is also a time of year where we see the good actions of others, and are inclined to good actions ourselves. everyone seems to want to be a little nicer (except in the sales bin). Look for kindnesses around you and vicariously allow for yourself to experience a bit of the joy of what you are witnessing. It may inspire spontaneous acts of kindness from you as well.
So have a Happy and kind hearted Holiday Season, and may the spirit of it carry you through the New Year.
Dr Kevin
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