For too many, the holiday season can be a time of stress, loneliness, obligation and/or harried-ness (if that’s even a word). I’m hoping for something more this season for each and every one of us. We don’t always have the power to change our circumstance, but I do believe with all my heart that we have the opportunity to frame our perspective. We can choose to be on the lookout for our own magic moments. I think it’s important to take a moment on the front-end and set our compass for this season.
I dare you to take 15 minutes out of your already hectic, multi-tasking day and decide what will be your “true north” this season. What feelings will you let guide you this season? What value will you set as a must-have? Will you let your “shoulds” trump your “desires”? What will you say “yes” to and conversely what will you need to say “no” to? What can you do to take care of yourself in the midst of the hustle and bustle? I dare you to be intentional and decide now what you need to experience the wonder and magic of this season.
Here’s some fun ideas from my girlfriends to spruce up your holiday:
*Devote one night each week to cherish the season with friends or family.
*Take a moment out of the hustle and bustle and take a seat on a mall bench to sip a cup of hot chocolate and watch the joy pour out of a young child on Santa’s lap.
*Choose a simple way you could give of yourself to someone less fortunate…who will you ask to join you in this cause?
*Host a Christmas card writing party for your closest girlfriends.
*Go car-caroling (grab your family/friends and roll down the windows – sing out into the night and spread cheer throughout your neighborhood – lol).
*Host a spontaneous holiday movie night (Elf, Miracle on 34th Street, It’s a Wonderful Life, Rudolph, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas…).
*Light candles and say a prayer of hope.
*Make a holiday playlist for your workouts.
I want to hear about your magic moments you find along the way. Please post your experiences, ideas and plans for a “Less Drama, More Wonder” Season.
Looking for the Wonder…Cindy
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