What I've learned over the course of my life, is that we tend to get a bit impatient as things such as the Christmas holiday season arrives, largely in part, because people pack the roadways and stores and gas stations, while out searching for "the gift", for someone they care about. I find it unfortunate that many people in society believe that if there is only one item left on a shelf, and two people reach for it at the same time, a fight may break out due to an overactive ego which is telling one or both parties that they MUST have this item to satisfy someone else on Christmas morning. We can make this a better scenerio. Keep reading....
First of all, realize that most everyone else is probably of a shorter temper this time of year, just like you. If you re-align yourself, your mental and emotional outlook on life and things in general, suddenly life may take on a whole new meaning. Your stress level may go down, your blood pressure may go down, your mind may open to a new world of "what's out there" for gifts. Being stressed does no one any good. But it may shorten your life, if you are the one experiencing stress.
Secondly, why not take a few minutes, or an hour or two, out of your busy day(s), and CREATE something that is specifically from YOU, to give as a gift. When you do this, it creates a feeling of ownership for you, that you are in fact, giving from the heart. And the recipient is going to feel this also. And isn't that what we all need? Many people do not give material gifts.
I find one of the best things I can do for not only myself, but for intended recipients, is to surprise someone with a completely unexpected gift. Such as a gift of just "being there". If you are willing, go to a local hospital on Christmas day, or New Years Day, or any other time of year, and just "be there" for someone you don't know. Offer words of wisdom, humor, inspiration, whatever works. Something to bring their spirits up. Imagine if you were in that persons shoes on that holiday, or being in that persons shoes at all. Imagine what having a complete stranger(someone who has a happy and understanding spirit), or in their eyes, perhaps a angel, could do for them. And then imagine what it will do for you. This is what Christmas is.
Christmas is not about fighting for an item in a store to give it to someone who expects it. They'll get over it. It's not being angry because someone at a stoplight didn't make it through the intersection fast enough for you. It's not about how much money you spend. It's all a gift from the heart. And money never needs to enter that equation, does it? And even though this posting is just a little behind the times, to get here much before Christmas, imagine if you changed your attitude and emotion to include this change for the rest of your life. Imagine what this could do for the world. Because when you change, someone else is going to also. The "Pay It Forward" effect. It works. Trust me, I live this way. You can also. Will you?
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Saturday, December 24, 2011
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
'Tis The Time Of Year For Added Stress
Most people suffer stress, particularly those who Christmas shop. You don't have to feel stress though. If someone irritates you, stop your thoughts for a second and take another look at those thoughts.
Each of us has our own way of doing things. Each of us has our own ideas. Each of us has our likes and dislikes. Perhaps what you dislike about someones actions, that person may have no idea it is a problem. Talk it out instead of angry tones or yelling. Those do no one any good. Talking issues out is a superb way of dealing with stresses of all kinds.
My suggestion is, before you get upset or angry, to re-evaluate the situation. Sometimes that evaluation has to happen mighty quickly. If you are driving, and someone just cut you off, ask yourself if they did it on purpose. Probably not.
Perhaps they were not paying attention, or perhaps they did not see you at all. Sometimes the color of your car, or clothing, can blend with the surroundings. Just because you don't see a blending of colors which may have caused you not to exist to another person, doesn't mean the other person saw you. They may have looked but missed you entirely. Has this happened to you?
If you do what you can to keep a positive attitude as much as you are able, you will be blessed beyond your dreams. Treat others the way you wish to be treated. Go to your local hospital on Christmas day and give a child a gift of love, or a cancer patient hope(it's all about love). What would you be wanting if you were in the other persons shoes?
Find a homeless person on a street corner and give them a cup of coffee, a turkey dinner, a place to stay, or a warm coat or blanket. The possibilities are endless. You are only limited by your own thoughts. If you read the Bible, remember; Jesus told you that. As I've learned through my own acts of helping others in need, the rush I receive from their responses nothing can compare to.
What does all this have to do with a health posting? Hopefully you've already figured that one out. If not, understand that the more you help others, the more you benefit. "As ye give, so shall ye receive". While I'm not a religious person, I do what I feel is right.
The stress you may be feeling as the holiday approaches, can be 100% eliminated simply by helping someone in need. Try it. Give from the heart. You will like it. Trust me on this.
I would like to suggest, due to the commercial attitudes of Christmas, that you stand back and look at what Christmas really means. Does it not mean, giving from your heart? Not giving because someone wants a gift. Giving because YOU WANT TO give. Because you want to help. As with the above posting on the homeless people on the street corners, ASSume they truly are homeless. Then you truly do give from the heart.
I have watched customers in stores physically fighting because one customer got the last of a popular item. Fighting to the point of destroying the product. That has nothing to do with Christmas. That has to do with greed. No matter how one looks at it, this is greed. Greed has no place in our lives, particularly Christmas. We all know this. Let's see if we can do without greed forever.
If you still want help is combatting stress, try simply breathing the essential oil blend of Peace & Calming, found on this site. It works.
Please, have a safe, happy, caring and compassionate holiday. Please! Thank you.
Dave Kazda
Health Educator/Healer
Aromatologist
Herbalist
Quantum Touch Therapist
Acknowledged Expert Member: SelfGrowth.com
knowledge_quest2002@yahoo.com
Each of us has our own way of doing things. Each of us has our own ideas. Each of us has our likes and dislikes. Perhaps what you dislike about someones actions, that person may have no idea it is a problem. Talk it out instead of angry tones or yelling. Those do no one any good. Talking issues out is a superb way of dealing with stresses of all kinds.
My suggestion is, before you get upset or angry, to re-evaluate the situation. Sometimes that evaluation has to happen mighty quickly. If you are driving, and someone just cut you off, ask yourself if they did it on purpose. Probably not.
Perhaps they were not paying attention, or perhaps they did not see you at all. Sometimes the color of your car, or clothing, can blend with the surroundings. Just because you don't see a blending of colors which may have caused you not to exist to another person, doesn't mean the other person saw you. They may have looked but missed you entirely. Has this happened to you?
If you do what you can to keep a positive attitude as much as you are able, you will be blessed beyond your dreams. Treat others the way you wish to be treated. Go to your local hospital on Christmas day and give a child a gift of love, or a cancer patient hope(it's all about love). What would you be wanting if you were in the other persons shoes?
Find a homeless person on a street corner and give them a cup of coffee, a turkey dinner, a place to stay, or a warm coat or blanket. The possibilities are endless. You are only limited by your own thoughts. If you read the Bible, remember; Jesus told you that. As I've learned through my own acts of helping others in need, the rush I receive from their responses nothing can compare to.
What does all this have to do with a health posting? Hopefully you've already figured that one out. If not, understand that the more you help others, the more you benefit. "As ye give, so shall ye receive". While I'm not a religious person, I do what I feel is right.
The stress you may be feeling as the holiday approaches, can be 100% eliminated simply by helping someone in need. Try it. Give from the heart. You will like it. Trust me on this.
I would like to suggest, due to the commercial attitudes of Christmas, that you stand back and look at what Christmas really means. Does it not mean, giving from your heart? Not giving because someone wants a gift. Giving because YOU WANT TO give. Because you want to help. As with the above posting on the homeless people on the street corners, ASSume they truly are homeless. Then you truly do give from the heart.
I have watched customers in stores physically fighting because one customer got the last of a popular item. Fighting to the point of destroying the product. That has nothing to do with Christmas. That has to do with greed. No matter how one looks at it, this is greed. Greed has no place in our lives, particularly Christmas. We all know this. Let's see if we can do without greed forever.
If you still want help is combatting stress, try simply breathing the essential oil blend of Peace & Calming, found on this site. It works.
Please, have a safe, happy, caring and compassionate holiday. Please! Thank you.
Dave Kazda
Health Educator/Healer
Aromatologist
Herbalist
Quantum Touch Therapist
Acknowledged Expert Member: SelfGrowth.com
knowledge_quest2002@yahoo.com
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