The tree was also up early and most of the gifts have been purchased. This year, I really feel like I have handle on that to do list. I planned a little earlier and I slowed down.
Speaking of slowing down... I was listening to a talk about relaxation and how important it is for mental health and physical well being. Healing happens in relaxation. Just a few minutes a day of relaxation really adds up to healthy benefits. At the end of the talk the speaker gave the floor to the audience. One person said something very profound that we can all relate to, it went something like this:
I had an embarrassing realization while you gave the talk. You mentioned that it is very simplistic to relax, I am very tense always thinking, planning and strategizing; it didn't seem very simple to me at first. I asked myself, if I could relax would I and the answer was 'no' because then I wouldn't feel important. We have such a strong bias that using the mind, thinking and stress is inherently superior. I accessed this fear in myself that I wouldn't be important. What would I do if I had to relax I asked myself. I would feel as if I were naked.
The speaker congratulated her on her realization and insight as to why it wasn't so simple for her to relax.
Find just a few minutes to relax and not think about anything today, we are still important if we do.
May the peace and joy that Christmas brings always be with you and your family! Merry Christmas!
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