On this Christmas Day you may find yourself picking up wrapping paper and looking at a house turned upside down by the joy of gift giving and visiting relatives. That's why it's all the more important to take some time to re-energize.
Little things on this special day can help you find the energy you need to make it through the final visits, farewells and clutter clearing. Here are some ideas:
1. Relish that morning cup of tea or coffee by making it a mindful moment. Focusing just on the warmth of the cup, the flavor, the visual of the steam coming up from the surface.
2. Notice the traditional aromas around you that you may not smell again until next year. The smell of the pine tree, candles and even seasonal foods that are only cooked this time of year.
3. Savor your time with relatives that may not be seen again for 6 to 12 months.
4. Don't forget to fit in your daily meditation, even if you have to fit it in just before bed or in the early morning before your guests awake.
5. Sing holiday songs that are only fitting once every twelve months. Put in a CD or find some of the nice music online.
6. Savor your time off from work while it's here. Hang out by the tree and take in the joy of your holiday decorations since they will not be up again for an entire year.
**Laugh!
Thanks to Shimelle Laine for her great holiday photo
