Now when I talk about giving one would think I mean, it is Christmas (or which ever holiday of giving you celebrate this time of year) and I of course mean presents wrapped up with little bows on top. And while this type of giving is nice and makes us feel good, so too does the giving of ourselves.
I have found that giving of myself, through small and sometime anonymous acts, and the joy I find in that, often lasts much longer than the joy I feel picking the perfect gift for my family and friends.
I was thinking about this today when I was talking with my sister about what to buy for all the nieces and nephews. They are getting older and it is getting harder to buy stuff. They all seem to want Northface jackets, UGG boots or money. So we stress about it, and then we buy something that is lost, spent or forgotten within a few weeks.
So I sit and reflect. Although, as I was reminded my a client of mine, the whole world is not on board with being less materialistic so you still have to shop, MY goal for this holiday season is to give more of myself, and not expect anything in return. More love, compassion, understanding, patience and balance.
So make this holiday season about giving, remember those that are less fortunate and remember to be grateful for what you do have and you will surely come out of this year feeling good, happy, healthy and balanced. And if your not, it's never too late to start.
I pinky promise to give more of myself, to not obsess about the material goods and find peace this Christmas season. How about you?
Namaste
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