Philosophy
Merry Namaste’ – 4 Things to Save your Sanity
Tis’ the season to be merry or at least congenial and nice.
The holidays are stressful. We are entertaining, traveling, have to mail packages, and then of course there is the baking and cooking. You need a way to get through the holidays while still enjoying them. So from a yoga perspective I’ve come up with 4 things you can do to get through the holidays without loosing your s&*t.
- Take the pressure off! 5o years ago or even 20 we didn’t have as much technology or hand held gadgets that contended with our time. There’s no reason we can’t “go back in time” to a less multi-tasking era. Cut yourself some slack and put down the phone.
- You can’t do it all perfectly. But you can probably do 3 things really well. Pick a few things that you really care about and do them well. Maybe it’s setting the table, or making your favorite dish amazing, or making sure your guest feel cared for. Whatever the 3 things are, do them like it’s your first time. The rest can find it’s way without all the tension.
- Laugh more. Watch comedians on you tube, Lampoon’s Christmas movies or old movies of people you love. Laughter will help you not take it all so seriously and help you find some joy this season.
- Get quiet. The best way to keep your sanity is to go inward, listen to your breath and sit still. Reflect on the good things you have in your life no matter how small. This will create space in your mind and space in your heart. And from this space all things are possible.
Keep in mind that most people no matter how miserable they are do the best that they can. I wish you a joyful and safe holiday season.
MERRY NAMASTE’