December intentions: enter the spirit of giving

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Am Ende eines Jahres, das so aussieht, als hätte es direkt aus einem Roman von George Orwell herausgenommen werden können, stehen viele von uns vor einem Weihnachtsfest, das aussehen wird sehr anders als die üblichen festlichen fayre. Egal, ob Sie diese Saison alleine, mit Familie, Freunden oder einem Support-Netzwerk verbringen, dies ist eine Zeit, um sich darauf zu konzentrieren, worauf es wirklich ankommt und wie wir – vielleicht zum ersten Mal – in die wahr Geist von Weihnachten. Während sich die vergangenen Jahre möglicherweise um das Einkaufen in Kaufhäusern, das Aufsteigen von Kreditkartenrechnungen und ein Gefühl des Überflusses drehten, lädt …
At the end of a year that looks as if it could have been taken directly from a novel by George Orwell, many of us are facing a Christmas party, the look will be very different from the usual festive fayre. Regardless of whether you spend this season alone, with family, friends or a support network, this is a time to concentrate on what is really important and how we-maybe for the first time-in the true spirit of Christmas. While the past few years may have been going to shop in department stores, the ascent of credit card invoices and a feeling of abundance, invites ... (Symbolbild/natur.wiki)

At the end of a year that looks as if it could have been taken directly from a novel by George Orwell, many of us are facing a Christmas party that will look very very Unlike the usual festive fayre. Regardless of whether you spend this season alone, with family, friends or a support network, this is a time to concentrate on what is really important and how we-maybe for the first time-in the true spirit of Christmas. While the past few years may have turned to shopping in department stores, the ascent of credit card invoices and a feeling of abundance, this year invites us to choose a more enlightened, mindful and more targeted approach for receiving. Since small companies have big problems, maybe choose maps from local designers or handmade gifts from small and honest companies. Perhaps you will visit your local farm for your festive dinner or choose your tree from family -run local breeders.

The mantra of this month: " I give love, share joy and strain happiness."

In addition to the material, however, there are very real, life -affirming and permanent options that we can honestly give to others, and if we give in this way, we also get a wealth of health advantages. Giving strengthens our sense of community and security, which actually has a positive effect on the immune system and durability. If we give others, we also get a rush of endorphins and oxytocin, which all help to cultivate the "relaxation reaction" in us. Reduce stress and inflammation and increase happiness. Read 5 ways to practice the spirit of giving this month during the festive season.

connect

If you cannot spend this season with your loved ones, you may decide to connect in other ways. Instead of sending a text, plan some time for a zoom video call or set a date for a phone call that you do not have to hurry. At the moment we all need a human connection more than ever, in whatever form we can get it.

volunteers

Our time is something that we appreciate about most other things, and it is a real gift for those who get it. Since so many people have suffered losses this year, they try to return something by volunteering in a local hospice or a soup kitchen or a charity or picking up the weekly supermarket transport for those who still offer protection.

listen to

It feels good to know that we are heard, and very often it is worth lending an ear than anything else in Santas sled. If you know that someone is going through a difficult time, let him know that you are there for him and that you don't listen to it when he has to speak. You don't have to give you the answers or solve all your problems, but only be a loving listener and help someone get your worries off your chest.

donations

whether it is your material possession, money or food, we can probably all save something this year. Your local business is likely to collect for the needy, and there are charity organizations that work particularly hard at this time of year. Choose something to which you have a connection and give what you can do.

positive vibrations

We can enter the spirit of daily giving without moving a centimeter, but by using the power of our thoughts. The world around us consists of vibrations, and thoughts are also a kind of vibration. If we think anxious or negative thoughts, we reduce the frequency and vibration of the world around us, but if we think positive and loving thoughts, we literally increase the vibration around us. If you are a Reiki practitioner or have already practiced long-distance healing, you know everything about how to use your mind and energy to send love. If you are new to practice, choose someone you want to send loving thoughts and well -being. Cultivate this feeling of love in yourself, perhaps in the form of a golden light ball. Then imagine how you send this light and love to your selected person. You could even repeat the sentence ' I wish you health, happiness and well -being. ' in your head when you send them the positive energy. Use them to improve this practice. In this Mudra you will often see statues from Buddha Parvati with your hands, disperse fear and give divine protection and bliss.



From the pen of yogamatt