12/28/2019
How to manage and reduce stress and enjoy daily Events.❤❤
One way to reduce stress, live in the moment, and clear your mind to appreciate the holidays is by practicing mindfulness.
Every culture in history practices some form of mindfulness to experience more peace and joy--either through meditation, prayer, embracing nature, or simply appreciating the company of others.
One of my favorite techniques to access a higher level of awareness is the Hawaiian practice of Ho'oponopono--what I call the practice of forgiveness and reconciliation.
Simply think about anyone you have wronged--unintentionally or otherwise--and the people who have wronged you or upset you at some point in your life. Then, recite the following mantra:
"I'm sorry, please forgive me, thank you, I love you."
Or, do as the Japanese do and take a 15-minute walk in nature.
You don't need to make these practices complicated or difficult, just finding a few minutes of quiet time in your day to relax, engage with your surroundings, and realize that you, too, are a creature of the natural world, is perfect.
Create your own practice, or borrow from some of the beautiful rituals that civilizations have been using for centuries,
Either way, by being mindful this holiday season, you'll increase the quality of your thoughts and bring more joy into your family, community, and the world.