Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays and Namaste!
Some of you may not know what the word Namaste means or just know it as the salutation yogi’s use to greet each other and when saying goodbye, and perhaps you are wondering what it has to do with the holidays. The meaning of the word Namaste encompasses the spirit of the holiday season, no matter what religion we may or may not practice- The divine, spirit or light in me recognizes the same in you; we are one. The gesture for Namaste is two hands placed together at the heart as we bow the head to the heart, to Love.
The holidays are a time of year when we are collectively vibrating at a higher level because at the heart of all of the presents, holiday parties and festivities lies life’s greatest healer- Love! It truly is a wonderful time of year. Peace, kindness, joy, generosity, appreciation and togetherness are overflowing.
I’m writing this blog today brimming with excitement just before I go home to NYC for the holidays as I do every year. There is no place I would rather be this week and not just because it’s NYC, but because I get to be with my family and closest friends, including my Baba aka Grandma who is visiting from Croatia this year. Last Christmas was especially difficult for her, having lost my grandfather after more than 60 years of marriage.
I know some of you don’t feel excited about the holidays, especially if you have suffered a loss in the last year. It does get better with time. It may be difficult not to focus on your loss, but where you can find comfort is in your blessings. Find gratitude for the Love you do have in your life. Although you may not be in a giving mood, giving from your heart, whether it’s your time, a card or something else will make someone else happy and contribute to your own feelings of well being. If you are not feeling much Love right now, give away your little bit of Love, especially to someone else who really needs it, and you will feel it multiplied.
I received a number of cards and presents this week from patients, students and various people with whom I do business. I got everything from home baked cookies to gift certificates to fancy spas. Each gift warmed my heart just the same because they were in appreciation of the work I do all year. Someone took the time to say Thank you, I see you and I appreciate you.
Could you imagine if the spirit of this magical season lasted all year? I’m convinced we would all be much happier and healthier (minus the holiday eating and drinking of course).
Make it a point to connect with people you love regularly, even if you are busy. Life will always be busy but Love isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity and time is one thing that is so easily wasted yet impossible to get back.
Show your appreciation of the people in your world all year. Tell them, write it in a card, make them a meal or give them a small token of appreciation. Sometimes people don’t know how special they are to you until you let them know. Why wait all year to do so?
Spread the holiday cheer all year. The holidays are a time when most people’s level of friendliness goes up a notch and maybe they smile and chat more than usual. Keep smiling!
Happy holidays from my heart to yours, today and every day.
Namaste,
Sandra Olic, NMD
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