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November 26, 2006 by Domenic Thomas, M.S.O.M., L.Ac.
It can be too easy for most of us to forget that the holiday season is such a great time of year to spend with our friends and family. Many of us get caught up in the stress of trying to please everyone around us, whether it be buying gifts, arranging social gatherings or just trying to make everyone happy except ourselves.
The holiday spirit is certainly based on giving of oneself to others in many ways, yet it is also about receiving as well. If one spends too much time and energy on giving, sometimes there is little left for our own personal well being. This may be the worst thing we can do for everyone who depends on us because we simply have nothing left to give, which often leads to feeling stressed out, tired and irritable. Not exactly the makings of a pleasant and cheerful holiday attitude.
We have to remember that the most important thing any of us want from each other is to be together during this time of year. It’s not the gifts, meals or parties that we all crave, but simply the bonding which comes with spending quality time amongst our friends and family. Nobody wants to be around stressed out people, especially those you are closest to in your life.
So maybe the best gift we can give this year is ourselves. The happy, healthy version that is, not the stressed out, ready-to-explode version we all seem to fall into at some point. Take some time to stop and enjoy the clean, crisp air, your neighbor’s holiday lights or whatever it is that makes you feel that holiday spirit. Don’t worry about getting everyone the perfect gift or planning the perfect party, the only thing they want from you is... YOU!
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