Getting Back to Holiday Basics

Getting Back to Holiday Basics by [Madisyn Taylor]( There are many unique ways to celebrate the holidays without spending too much money or becoming exhausted in the process. The true meaning of the holidays can easily get lost in the details. While many of the diverse festivals and feasts we celebrate are designed to be times for celebrating life, new beginnings, traditions, and landmark occasions, those sentiments can be swept away by the stress of overloaded to-do lists and seemingly never-ending holiday obligations. Yet there are many unique and satisfying ways to celebrate the holidays without spending too much money or becoming exhausted in the process. Whereas the media, and possibly even loved ones, may encourage you to do and buy more, concentrating on the spirit of faith, giving, love, and hope during the holidays can help you do more with less. You can create new holiday traditions that help you focus on what you find important. Holidays can be a wonderful time for taking stock of what matters most to you. This can include family, community, helping those less fortunate, and loving the earth. If you feel driven to give the people in your life gifts, consider presents that encourage positive living or whose impact will continue to be felt long after the holidays. Think about donating your effort to making someone else's life better by hosting a party for seniors or volunteering at a homeless shelter. You can also make a charitable donation or plant a seedling tree in a loved one's name. Instead of giving your friends and family material goods, give them the gift of your time. Organize get-togethers that include relatives or acquaintances that you seldom see and emphasize togetherness, fun, and celebration. Time spent making homemade gifts can give you a chance to ruminate on what you treasure about your loved ones. When exploring the true meaning of the holidays and getting back to the true spirit of the season, allow yourself to alter existing traditions. Even a blessing before a meal or a walk under the stars can help you reconnect with the holidays. Do what fulfills you and then stop before your celebration becomes more of a hassle than a happy occasion. Get back to the basics of generosity and goodwill, and your holiday will certainly be a rewarding one. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Heal Your Love & Relationship Karma]( by Sara Wiseman Every relationship in your life is a karmic crossing--a chance to learn soul lessons through the opening of your earth heart.--The Messages. The task of the spiritual psychic is to enter the sacred space within, where we acknowledge ourselves as one of One, and awaken to the possibility of miracles. That said, the task of the spiritual psychic is also to live fully as an earth being, in connected and profound relationship to others, and to the experiences these relationships bring. This means looking deeply and carefully at who shows up in our lives--and what we're here to learn from them. It means: Healing relationships that have wounded you, making amends for relationships in which you have wounded, balancing relationships that are out of balance, and understanding when a karmic crossing is complete. The deepest level of healing is Divine. In this course, I invite you to dive deeply into your relationships at the most profound level--those karmic crossings you experience with partner, parent, child, friend, teacher, colleague and acquaintance. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility]( 2. [Overcoming Body Stiffness]( 3. [Fit and Fierce Over 40]( 4. [21 Day Total Goddess Workout]( 5. [A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back!]( 6. [Be Free from Unhealthy Relationships]( 7. [Overcoming Self-Sabotage]( 8. [21 Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge]( 9. [21 Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU!]( 10. [Sacred Self-Care and Ayurvedic Nutrition]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( | [Gift Shop]() [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( © 2016 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. Subscribed as {NAME}[at]gmail.com (1276706) [1]