Tag: Christmas
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24 days of giving
I have been giving some thought to how to take a more spiritually-centered approach to the holiday season. I love Christmas and gift-giving as much as anyone else, but the emphasis on consumerism feels more hollow and stressful each year. And I’ve think of those who are struggling financially, or in body, mind and spirit.…
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Lighting the darkness
This is the first week of Advent, a time of spiritual darkness as we await the coming of the One who will set our hearts alight from within with his love. This is a hard time of year for many. Old grief resurfaces, broken relationships break us open, and the increasing darkness as we move…
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Give yourself a day off (Advent Day 14)
The next ten days before Christmas are usually a whirlwind of hectic activity – holiday luncheons, evening parties, church and school events, shopping, wrapping, cooking and baking… Is your head spinning now? If not, kudos to you! But if it is, give yourself a day off (or at least a few hours or an evening)…
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Give yourself permission to say no (Advent Day 11)
Advent is supposed to be a time for waiting and anticipation, for spiritual reflection and cultivating hope, peace, joy and love in our hearts. Yet, for most people, December is crammed with holiday events, shopping and other obligations that can be a drain on time, energy and peace of mind. If holiday jingles jangle your…
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24 days of giving
I have been giving some thought to how to take a more spiritually-centered approach to the holiday season. I love Christmas and gift-giving as much as anyone else, but the emphasis on consumerism feels more hollow and stressful each year. And I’ve think of those who are struggling financially, or in body, mind and spirit.…
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