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? is a must), and have a dance party by yourself or with your family and friends. dancing releases stress and makes you feel rejuvenated. ? christmas tree
and tea
: put your favorite holiday tea in the kettle and grab your favorite mug. find your coziest blanket and sip your tea in front of the christmas tree. no screens. just you, the tree, and tea. probably best at night when the kiddos are asleep. ? baking bliss: whether you are a master baker or a cake in the box kinda gal, set aside some time for intentional baking. be present in the measuring, the stirring, and the sensing. focus on smell, touch, and taste while you bake. ? play! we don?t typically have snow around here, but you can still play outside. ?is is your day to get silly with your kids. play pretend, make up a game, design some winter events. smile, work up a sweat, and laugh. ? hygge time: i ndulge in the danish practice of cozy comfort, also known as hygge (pronounced hoo-gah). choose a new novel, grab a blanket, hot drink, a holiday-scented candle and spend some time reading. ? nature walk: go for a walk to gather pretty leaves, twigs, feathers, berries, flowers and nuts, and then make a nature mandala with them when you get home?photograph or sketch it, then destroy it, making a wish as you do so. ? ornament observation: choose an ornament and sit for three minutes holding it in your hands. notice the texture, color, shape, and patterns. ?is will help you be present in the moment. ? morning meditation: either before or after the gift chaos, set aside three minutes to meditate on the meaning of christmas for you. get alone, sit straight, breathe deeply, and meditate/pray. meet the day with gratefulness and focus. ? 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 7 | b r p a r e n t s . c o m 6 3
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