Conscious Celebrations
Last week, I facilitated a fireside chat (we sat in a circle around some candles while it was about 70 degrees out! Christmas and palm trees? I'm still trying to get right with that! ha!)with an intimate group of lovely women in Tallahassee. I hosted my first workshop here called "Conscious Celebrations" and we discussed ways to make our holidays more meaningful, authentic and memorable. Here are some of the ideas that were shared that evening...
Self Care Strategy:
Turn off all the lights, make yourself a cup of tea, and enjoy the warm glow of a Christmas tree late at night while others are asleep
Gift Giving Strategy:
Shop locally! Buy gifts that you can't get at the mall. That way, they'll be unique and you'll support local businesses.
Gift Receiving Strategy:
Tell people exactly what you would like or need for the holidays. Make a wish list. Be clear. You help your friends and family know what to get you ... and you get something that will make you happy!
Holiday Card Sending Strategy:
In each person's card, share with them the following: "What I really appreciate about you is..."
Decorating Strategy:
Only put out what you really really really love. Go through the rest and donate to your favorite charity so you don't have to store it or unpack it again next year and groan.
Family Strategy:
When gathered with relatives, ask everyone to share their favorite holiday memories. You'll probably learn some things you never knew (asking grandparents to participate in this is always special) and be reminded of holiday traditions that you may choose to resurrect.
Care to add any of your own? Please comment!
