By Peggy Lindsey
The holiday season ushers in a time of bustling activity as we dive into our preparations for this festive time of year. Soon parties with family and friends, co-workers, and clients will fill the calendar as we make merry with those who mean so much to us.
Preparing for these gatherings can often distract us with the decorations and gift buying, losing sight of what is truly important. Although it is wonderful to receive the packages dressed in pretty paper, there is one present that means most of all . . . the gift of your presence.
These precious opportunities with our dear ones implore us to set aside our cell phones, pull up a chair, and engage in these marvelous times . . . listen to the stories, sing carols, drink eggnog, and create memories you will never forget!
The gift of presence is for you, too, inviting you to experience the magic of the season. Instead of rushing from one activity to the next, savor each beloved minute . . . gaze upon the Christmas tree with wonder . . . hear the crackling of the fire with its logs ablaze . . . smell the roasting turkey that will be your holiday feast . . . taste the cinnamon and nutmeg as you sip your mulled cider . . . feel the soft velvet stockings as you place surprises within them. Bake cookies! Sing Silent Night! Build a snowman!
Don’t waste time on anxious thoughts . . . instead, be peacefully present. Relish in moments that delight and comfort you. Fill your heart with immense joy! Truly, a gift you will treasure forever.
Peggy Lindsey is a Professional Life Coach, Master Teacher of Arcing Light Energy Healing, and a Spiritual Mentor. Her passion is assisting women on their journey toward happy, healthy lives by empowering them to live more joyfully and consciously. She created her business, On Angels’ Wings Healing and Coaching, in 2012 and currently practices in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She can be reached at 928-273-8447. For more info, visit https://onangelswingshealing.abmp.com/.
