“In the short term and in the long run, how we treat people is our legacy. We have a daily responsibility to stay conscious of that and show up in ways we can be proud of.” – Sam Horn, Talking on Eggshells
It’s holiday time! That exciting time of year when we navigate the emotional terrain of spending time with loved ones. Anxiety, anyone?
Some loved ones are a joy to be with. Others can be more challenging.
Here are some helpful tips:
- It’s not about them. We often have attachment as to how we would like our loved ones to behave. In fact WE have lots of ideas about how they can live better lives. Breathe and step back. Practice letting go.
- Respond not react. Our loved ones know how to push our buttons. Disable your button. Disconnect from your high mindedness. Dissolve the need to have the answers. Practice responding peacefully and not reacting to situations.
- Claim your intention. Instead of imagining all the terrible, awful, dreadful things that the holidays might bring, practice visualizing what you do want. What is your intention? To have loving communication? To have peaceful interactions? To have joy-filled experiences? Set your intention before you venture out the door.
- Remember to breathe. Conscious breathing keeps us grounded in our awareness of our divinity and our oneness. Allow your breathing to center yourself in love. Pause and take a breath.
- Practice gratitude. Gratitude lifts us up to a higher vibration. In that vibration of love, all things are possible.
I am grateful for my many blessings… I bless my family…I bless my body…I bless my finances…I bless my home…I bless my neighbors…I bless my co-workers…I bless the economy…I bless our country…I bless my spiritual community…I bless the world.
You are a blessing to the world.
Beautiful words for the season and beyond! Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
Thanks Louise!
Blessings for a grace-filled week.
I have deep appreciation for all opportunities on my path. Feeling so abundant and waking up to what is available to me and when I take the time to feel, sense and know the truth of my life now I feel blessed. I am especially grateful to Rev Christine for her constant presence around spiritual love. Thank you so much!
Blessed Thanksgiving!
Hi Pamela,
Thank you for your beautiful message.
I am so grateful for your loving presence in the world.
Much Love,
Christine
A beautiful reminder to enable us to more easily move through all of the challenges that arise each day, and especially during the holidays that often bring more stress to people.
It’s helpful to accept that each one of us is doing the best we can in the moment – if we could respond in a more positive way, we would. God does not judge us so we can forgive ourselves and be thankful for all the good in our lives. Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Hi Sunny,
So great to hear from you. Thanks so much for your kind words.
Hope all is well with you.
Blessings and Love,
Christine