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Monday, January 12, 2009 - 9:55 AM
Now that the holidays are over, many of us are breathing a sigh of relief. But this is also a good time to review the holidays and look at what was good about them and what was not so hot.
We all get caught up in things, from time to time. And we tend to sweep them under the rug when they are not in our face anymore. But this keeps us from making changes in things that dont really suit us anymore. We need to look at things and make decisions about what we want to hold on to and what we want to let go of. If we do not take the time to do this, we keep making the same choices, doing the same things and as they say - getting the same results.
So let's take the previous holiday season. Were there events or presents, being with certain people that were especially good for you? What do you notice about them, when you think of them now? Do you feel joy, a glow? Do you find yourself smiling with the memory?
And on the flip side, what events, or maybe even encounters with people, do you remember with dislike? What would you like NOT to repeat? What do you notice in your body when you think about these things- a pulling away, closing in on yourself, resentment?
Even during the busy holidays, you have choices. You do not need to attend every event you get an invitation to. You do not need to get a present, or presents, for everyone you can think of. You do not need to exhaust yourself or your budget, attempting to create a "perfect" occaision or gift for others, even if everyone around you seems to be doing so.
Take a few minutes now to imagine what you would like to do differently in your future holidays, and how you would like to feel differently. It can make a world of difference to your enjoyment of holidays, and every day of your life.
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