Winding Down Within
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Happy December, I hope this finds you well as we begin the final month of the year.
While I was thinking about this month and how it holds so much within it whether it’s holiday traditions, travel, time with loved ones, reflecting on the year, or preparing for the new year I was reminded how much polarity is held within December. There are so many things happening outwardly around us while we’re also being guided to slow down, to rest, and to enjoy the aspects of the season that speak to our souls. You may be feeling this experience already even though we’re at the very beginning of the month. If some of these things are already on your mind, that’s okay. This is a great time to take a few minutes to tune into your guidance about how you want to move through this time and this season.
You may have some special things on your list for this month that bring you joy, feel uplifting, and are restorative for you. Events, activities, and practices that resonate for you and that make you feel connected to this season; activities that are a definite yes for you. Your “definite yes” activities are wonderful and a powerful way to know which aspects of the season are calling to you this year. Sometimes, with so many invitations and activities, the things that can sometimes get set aside are the aspects of the season that involve quietly or gently nurturing ourselves. The cultivation of our inside care and comfort is as equally important as the other aspects of the season but often overlooked for a variety of reasons. When this happens, we can feel like we missed out on some of the joy or magic of the season because we weren’t able to fully experience it and take it in the way we hoped.
Something that can help is to think about ways you can honor your vision for the season and the things that are on your list while also taking good care of yourself; this can help create balance and a support system for you. I’ve included some exercises for you below to help you find the theme and aspects that are resonating for you this season. Please remember there are no wrong answers here and you can come back to this at any time you feel guided. This is just a way to connect to some ideas, inspiration, and guidance from your higher self about aspects of the season that are showing up for you this year.
Okay, let’s start with a deep breath, in through your nose and out through your mouth. Good, releasing any tension or stress in your neck, shoulders, or tummy, and one more breathe in and out. Good.
My Favorite thing about December is ___________________.
I look forward to ________________ all year because it makes it feel like the holiday season to me.
One of my favorite ways to comfort myself is to ______________________.
It wouldn’t feel like the holiday season to me without ___________________.
My favorite quiet activity to do during this season is ______________ because _______________.
The most meaningful aspects of this season to me include:_____________________________.
This month makes me feel_____________________________.
My favorite restorative practice right now includes_____________________________.
If I were to create a new tradition for the season this year, I would choose ___________ because _______.
I feel grateful for _______________ this year.
I am healing and continuing to work through ________________ this year.
I’m consistently caring for myself by______________ and I notice the impact it’s making because ______________.
If I could add one activity to my season this year it would be___________________.
A tradition I still honor each season is ______________ and it makes me feel ______________ because______________.
I feel like I need more Joy, Happiness, Love, Peace, Grace, or ______________ this season.
If I could let go of one invitation or activity this season, I would choose ______________ because____________.
I feel like I need more Gentility, Comfort, Understanding, Support, Rest, or ____________ this season.
My must watch movie for this month is __________________.
I feel called to spend time investing in ___________ this month.
If I could choose a theme for this season, I would choose______________.
My soul longs for _______________ this season.
I can honor my soul and theme for this season by __________________.
Great job! I hope this helped you to find some strong themes, insights, and inspiration into ways that you can honor yourself and your holiday season this year. Please remember that seemingly small shifts lead to big success. Investing in one or two aspects of the things that are meaningful for you this season can make you feel more connected, present, and joyful during this time. You don’t have to do everything all by yourself and it’s okay to slow down a little bit as you enjoy December in the ways that are right for you and yours.
I’m wishing you and your loved ones a beautiful holiday season and a very happy new year!
If you feel guided to work with me this month, I’m here and available to support you.
I’m sending you so much love and support from my teeny tiny corner of the world right to you!
With love and gratitude,
Kristy~ xoxo
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