Rest, Renewal and Relaxation I have decided that what I really need this holiday season is to take time to renew myself. It’s been a year filled with joys and sorrows, and lots of activity. Like many people, I am feeling a lot of uncertainty around me, too. Therefore, I…
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Tip 6 Give presents that evoke comfort. Comfort comes through the senses. Give gifts … that feel good — a soft sweater, cashmere socks, a cozy robe that have a wonderful scent — lavender bubble bath, incense, cooking spices that bring the sounds of comfort and joy — a CD…
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Tip 5 Receive the presence of another person’s tears. The holiday season brings up many emotions for people. Receiving the presence of another person’s tears is a great gift of comfort to give someone. Allow the person to cry, without judgment or interruption. Sometimes there’s nothing to figure out, it…
Read MoreThe Art of Contentment Sitting in front of a fire. Baking oatmeal cookies. Taking a walk in the park. Reading a good book. How do we let these simple comforts be enough? It takes practice and patience to develop the art of contentment in the simple things. Often, we become…
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Tip 4 Imagine a thread connecting every human being and connect to the holiday spirit. Connecting yourself to the web of life can provide comfort. We are not in each other’s way, but we are the way for each other. We are the sources of comfort for one another. Finding…
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Tip 3 Find simple ways to create holiday comfort in your home. A cozy and comfortable home brings the holiday spirit to everyone who lives there and everyone who visits. Fill the house with comfort from the smell of freshly baked cookies, or the sound of soft, relaxing music, or…
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