The holidays are a great time to connect and reminisce with family and friends. During this time old memories may resurface and these memories may elicit some emotions. It is easy to get caught up in what could have, would have and/or should haves of the past. The end of the year holiday season is a wonderful festive time to embrace the present moment. Remembering the past in a excellent time to honor life and begin to cultivate as much love as possible. What a gift life is! Take time to breathe and savor the present as it to shall pass into a distant memory. We are always making memories each moment of every day. Be fully present as you give and receive the ultimate gift, I believe the ultimate gift is already present in each of us. It is the gift of love... it is free and free flowing. All that is required is the acknowledgement that love exists. It is written that love begets love. Begin to take sometime and cultivate the love within and that love will result in and bring forth more love in each and every area of your life. It is not possible to be filled with love if any old "bad" memories exist. Forgiveness is a gift and self forgiveness is a powerful tool to cultivate love.
Let go and let God.
Here are three tips to cultivate self love:
- Take several deep breathes with your eyes closed then sit for a few moments in a safe and nurturing environment. Contemplate the breath and honor how amazing breathing is.
- Stop and become aware of your body posture. Are you relaxed or are your neck and shoulder muscles tense? Do a mental body scan. If any part of your body is tense consciously relax it until your entire body is relaxed.
- Imagine love. What would love feel like? What would love be like? Could it be possible to grow love, in love as love in every area of life. Should love express a certain way? Imagine the possibilities.
Happy Holidays!
