By Skye Belle Prystas
I breathe deep and exhale all stress and tension from my body. It feels so good to breathe deeply, so I do it again and again, releasing my breath with an audible sigh…ahhhhh. I visualize and begin to feel how the holiday season evokes a feeling of joy and connection in my heart. I decide in this moment that this holiday season will be unique to all the others, I feel this truth in my bones and I commit. I decide that daily I will choose to awaken feeling inspired and connected to spirit and I express Gratitude for all I have in this moment. I spend a few moments reflecting on the tasks and opportunities before me as I create a holiday experience in the true spirit of. I Am committed to co-creating a balanced, simple and beautiful holiday season. I repeat this affirmation and feel it in my heart until it becomes true. Within a few mornings of breathing deep and repeating my affirmation I notice the subtle magic happening. I am able to stay focused on simple meaningful gifts, within my budget. Every time I feel bad about my budget, I give that thought to my angels, I stay aligned with my intention and I refuse the negative stories that could erupt in my head. And I do, I stay within my budget and I feel satisfied with my gifts and connected to the people they are for. Oh and did I mention that I’ve been invited to partake in one more secret Santa and I feel good, confident saying no, not this year, I am creating balance in the holiday for myself and saying no sometimes is how I do that. Another nice deep breath for me. Suddenly I feel inspired to keep the food simple, just one or 2 deserts instead of 5 and then another miracle happens. I ask for help and receive it. My family members are supportive of my intention of a balanced, simple and beautiful holiday experience. They help with cooking, cleaning and wrapping. I release my need to control everything in order to create perfection, I allow creativity and community through this experience. Another nice deep breath for me. And then I realize my body could use a stretch or even a yummy salt bath and I breathe a little bit more and then I turn the TV off early to get some extra sleep. Wow, I feel rested and supported and I have a joyful heart. I feel the power in the choices I created. This is the best holiday ever!
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