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I Wish You a Simple Christmas

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“Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more!” Dr. Seuss,
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Case For A Simple Christmas 

Have you thought about simplifying Christmas? What I mean is to have a holiday season without so much stress, without going all out on decorations, events, and gifts. I invite you to consider celebrating a much simpler Christmas this year. By scaling back and focusing on the more spiritual side of this holiday, you just might find more joy this season. As an added bonus, when you keep things simple, you have a lot more time to enjoy everything this special time of the year has to offer. 

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Thriving Through the Holidays

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Reducing Stress During the Holiday Season

Tips For for a Happier Holiday

Stress and The Holidays

Many people look forward to the holidays each year with great expectations for family visits, get togethers with friends, and time to enjoy the season. 

The holidays offer great food, much needed time from work and the opportunity to reconnect with loved-ones. While the holidays can be a delightful time, for many, the season increases stress, anxiety and depression. Worry about finances, difficult family dynamics or other troubles can get heavier at this time and the holidays can be an added burden rather than a joyous time.

One of the most common reasons that the holidays become stressful is the expectation placed on families who are sometimes overextended emotionally and financially. The added burden to provide big meals, provide gifts, pay for travel and overextend the budget feels like a heavy weight.

Despite the Hallmark channel’s insistence that families all love one another and that being together is all that matters, many families are fractured, busy and unable or unwilling to live in harmony.

There are a variety of ways to reduce the holiday stress including setting healthy boundaries, having a plan for spending, and being flexible with expectations.

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Strategies For Success and Living Your Heart’s Desire

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Leaning In To Success

Leaning into success is as simple as it sounds. Just lean in. And at the same time it takes true self awareness, a courageous mindset, and fearless passion to truly succeed wholeheartedly in whatever your endeavor, whether it is a career, a business, an adventure, or a relationship.

The Power is Yours

You and only you have the power to decide how you feel, how you spend your time, what’s important, and what truly matters. No one else has the power to “make you feel” anything. That is all up to you. When you realize this fact, life can truly change and become more powerful, happy, joyful and successful. 

Focus on Growth

Become a lifelong learner. Be curious. Ask questions. Explore new thoughts and possibilities. Think outside the box. Don’t get stuck in tradition, culture or family expectations or traditions. Try new things. Read books from a variety of authors and thought leaders. Take a class or attend lectures. Never give up taking in new information. You don’t have to accept it all. Sift through the information and keep what feels right to you. But never stop learning.

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Qigong For Health

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Practices: Qigong

I love Qigong!

 I was first introduced to the practice when I thought I was signing up for a Tai Chi class, which is very similar to Active Qigong. In fact, what I signed up for was Meditative Qigong. I continued in the study of Qigong by completing a year long program of Energy Healing Qigong. 

My experience with Qigong changed my life, helping me to focus, ground, and heal, as well as help me form a deeper spiritual practice. I can't imagine my life without it!

Most Popular Method of Disease Prevention

Qigong is the most popular method of disease prevention in China. It is an ancient practice including flowing movement, gentle exercise, controlled breathing techniques, self-massage, and meditation, all used to cultivate and move the Qi or life energy through the body. 

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Chinese Herbal Medicine

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Chinese herbal medicine is a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and has been used for centuries in China. The philosophy is that there is a mind-body connection and the external environment stress can negatively impact health and wellness. There are thousands of herbs, minerals, teas, extracts and tinctures used to support wellness and treat symptoms and disease. A variety of herbal recipes deliver healing, therapeutic ingredients to the body so it can balance and heal.

The focus is primarily on health and prevention of disease rather that just treating symptoms. Most illnesses present with a clear set of symptoms, however, every person’s needs are different and therefore the herbal remedies prescribed will be unique to each individual seeking support. Practitioners are able to prescribe specific herbal remedies for each person and as the presenting conditions change and improve the remedies will be adjusted accordingly. The goal is to find wellness and balance and then the remedies will no longer be needed. It is very important to seek support from a trained practitioner when using herbal remedies.

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