Holidays can be a magical time when we can look inside ourselves for the magic. I look forward to the snow, the scent of pine and cinnamon and the sound of holiday music, especially Kenny G’s Classic Christmas CD. These senses trigger memories, of the holidays of the past, when we shared these special times with our loved ones.These treasured memories and traditions make you feel closer to those who have crossed over, yet you may find as these holidays approach sadness fills your heart. How do you get through the holidays with peace, while embracing social obligations even family functions with discord, without feeling despair? How do you embrace the magic and love of the season? After years of speaking to your loved ones in the spirit world, who now have the advantage of looking back on their earthly lives with understanding. I was able to get these words of wisdom.
Be kind
Help someone who is less fortunate with a small act of kindness. Let everyone in your life know how much you care. Take time to write a personal note when sending holiday cards, or use social media to send out messages of love and gratitude for the people who have inspired you or even a small note of kindness to someone who has not been so thoughtful to you. Each time you are good to someone, every encouraging word you speak, and every time you go out of your way to help someone who has never said thank you is important. These acts of kindness will not go unnoticed. When you perform an arbitrary act of kindness for someone without expecting anything in return, you have not only affected the life of someone else, but you also unknowingly helped to raise your own vibration. Before you incarnated here, you were surrounded in unconditional love. This love is your true spiritual reality. When you practice unconditional love, you are bringing yourself more in balance and in harmony with your spiritual reality. You incarnated here to learn these lessons while fulfilling your soul’s contract.
Practice Mindfulness
Mindfulness is when you focus on the task you are doing instead of rushing from one chore to another. Engage your mind to really experience your moment. The secret to a mindful life is to quiet your mind and appreciate the present moment. Create a list for your holiday that is meaningful to you and make priorities. You can still reflect on the remembrance of your loved ones when these memories are triggered. I am going to try to bake cookies that my mother made every year for Christmas. This will awaken many memories for me, but as I bake I will also be present and I will create new memories. Find new traditions that will honor your loved ones, but have new meaning and joy for you.
Meditate and Communicate
Take time to meditate, Give yourself permission to sit for a few minutes and connect with spirit. Winter is the time of year to be still and reflect. The short days and the long nights create a wonderful time to meditate. The Winter Solstice marks a central part of nature’s cycle. It is a time of new growth, rebirth and renewal. It is a reminder that in order to begin anew, the old must end. Within the dark night comes the rebirth of the sun which brings a new spark of hope and the light of the world. It is so important, while in your meditation to send positive energy and prayers for the Planet. When you meditate you are also taking the time with your loved one, which brings such peace in knowing that you are still connected.