It’s easy to get preoccupied with shopping, cleaning, cooking, wrapping, and doing—we become “absent-minded.” Regardless of the task in which you are engaged, take a deep breath, relax and imagine breathing through your belly button as a way of becoming aware of yourself. Constantly bringing yourself back to this state of being present, you give your attention or “presence,” rather than “presents,” to those around you. You’ll notice ordinary moments transform into heartfelt connections whose memory endures long beyond the season.
Miraculously, being present slows you down, and suddenly you have all the time in the world. Don’t be surprised if the holiday gathering, in which you didn’t have time to do whatever it was you wanted to do, becomes a peak experience as you release any concern or apology and focus on being in the moment—being yourself and enjoying those around you.
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