Embracing A Simpler Time This Christmas
December 8, 2020
The Holiday Season is upon us and due to the unpredictable nature of COVID-19, many of us are wondering how that will affect the Holiday’s. If the restrictions are still in place, that can mean a completely different Christmas than our past experiences. Although it will be altered, it can still be magical. Perhaps it will be like Christmas long ago, less extravagant but perfect in its simplicity. Regardless of whether you live alone or with your family, there are many things you can do to make this Holiday Season memorable and enjoyable. A few of these ways are discussed below.
One way to create a more festive and merry ambiance is to decorate your house. It is a simple way to lift your spirits. You can diffuse some Essential Oils to complement your décor and to help alleviate stress, anxiety or to elevate your mood. Essential oils like Frankincense and Myrrh help prevent sickness, anxiety and stress. Pine not only smells like a Christmas tree, but also helps with respiratory problems, stress reduction and pain relief. Cinnamon not only gives your house a warm and welcoming scent, but is also a great anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-bacterial agent. There are many more Essential Oils that have great healing qualities that you can also choose from.
Another delicious way to spend time is to do some holiday baking. There is something almost magical about it, as many of us have fond memories of baking with our parents or grandparents. Baking from scratch can also be cathartic and a great stress reliever. It can be a very calming process as you are focusing solely on the recipe and decorating. It is also something you can give as a gift or keep to enjoy.
If you are unable to host Christmas dinner due to the current restrictions, there are still options for spending time together. The most obvious is virtually. Thankfully technology has provided a viable outlet to help us connect and visually see our friends and family members this Christmas. You are able to share gift opening, dinner, drinks or even play a board game. It is the next best thing to being together. Another option, if you live close to your friends or family is to get together outdoors. You could meet in a park, go ice skating, tobogganing or have a fire in your yard. It is a great way to get back to basics and see your loved ones at the same time.
Finally, let’s talk about self care. It is easy to worry about everyone else this time of year, however, you still need to focus on yourself. Take some time to do your nails, your hair, your make up or a craft. There are many little things you can do from the comfort of your home. If you have been feeling depressed or anxious, self care is vitally important right now.
It is easy to give into the negativity that is permeating our society right now. There are so many things that have been taken from us. It is equally as easy to turn it into positivity though, with a little creativity. This blog has listed a few things you can do to enhance your Christmas season. We truly are blessed and that should be celebrated.
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Namaste and Merry Christmas!
The ‘Veil' - the dividing line between the divine, and this physical construct of earth. So many of us still don’t see the magic that can be witnessed between here and there. Often, you will hear that the veil is thinner than it has been at other times of the year, or during a spiritual retreat or ceremony. We are the creators of our existence. We have the power to make this happen, whether we are attuned and initiated into Reiki, or not. The difference between having Reiki as a lifestyle, as opposed to not having it, was revealed to me over the past couple of years. I see how quickly people are learning what took me 10 to 15 years to accomplish. Good news for those who waited, and also for those who started three decades ago. The time construct is an illusion. Time doesn’t exist, so really, we are all precisely where we need to be. Comparison using a timeline, really, is a process of our perceptions and what we align with in the moment. For example, I am currently in a new meditation practice, and a new experience has arisen. In this experience, a whole new reality unfolds, presenting a new opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of myself, and create more extraordinary experiences. Reiki will bring us all to this place eventually, guided and protected so our childlike wonder can develop and take us beyond the veil. Can we achieve this without Reiki? Absolutely, but as a person who is sensitive to energy, I find this modality has given me the love and grace to explore with childlike wonder. I still get to listen to, and follow my higher knowing, and it insists that I do so, but I get to move along at the pace of growth that serves me best (even if my ego thinks differently). Not all of it has been easy, but as parents allow their child to learn to walk and become more human, so does God, Spirit and the creator, allow us to develop in whatever way is intended for each of us. This reflection has both positive and negative aspects, from which we can learn. Soon, the child knows not to touch the hot flame or burning wood. Beyond the veil is where we can heal ourselves physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. This is where the supernatural kicks in. As this human experience unfolds, we get to observe, watch and learn. Become the watcher, become the magician, and orchestrate the reality your eyes desire to see. There is no prescribed timing, or amount of required waiting. We only need to allow flow, let go, and enjoy the experience. This is only possible when we are the closest to the veil, or when there is the thinning of the veil, as the veil itself on this side of the human experience creates the illusion. Reality awaits beyond the veil—the experience where we heal, grow, and evolve into our life purpose, the place of our universal connection to our creator self, and where we recognize who our guides, teachers, and higher self are, as well as the reality we desire to be in. When invoking the Cho-ku-Rei symbol, take your time, do it with intention and focus. Pause and wait to feel the energy. Really, DO NOT RUSH. Feel it, know it, and understand it. Even if we are seasoned masters, and have been doing it for a long time, this is all the more reason to do this step with intentional clarity and smoothness. As the veils are so very, very thin, you may be surprised by the magic, and how reality can change into beauty so quickly. If we spend too much time in a single state when we're out in the world, we can get stuck. If we no longer like this experience, we sometimes forget that we have the power and tools to change it. Reiki keeps us tuned and connected to creating our desired reality. Tips for aligning with the “Veil”: Invoke Reiki. Use the Cho-ku-Rei and Sei-hei-ki symbols and ground them into the Earth. Be slow and precise, and pause for at least 40 to 90 seconds after you invoke the emblem. Energy flow. Breathe and move the energy down to the one-point (Tan Tien). Open-heart connection. Simply touch the centre of your chest with your thumbs, keeping them in a prayer mudra position. Surrender. Open up to receive with childlike wonder. Calm the mind. Hear your breath or a continuous noise - no thought. Meditation. Starting with a simple OM Meditation is excellent, 10 to 15 minutes, allow yourself to feel. Breathing. Circle your breath - up from the bottom of the left foot and up the body over the crown, and then exhale down the right side. Consult your inner knowing. See if your inner knowing relays any messages, images, or body sensations. Pay attention . An image is worth a thousand words. Journal. Write, dream and create what those meanings are for you. Take action. Move and do one thing that brings reality closer to you. If you need help facilitating any steps, or still feel stuck, reach out. A little guidance will take you far. Alternatively, try a Tarot/Oracle Reading from Ki Lifestyle and a Shamanic Akashic Record reading. Shamanic and Reiki sessions are also available for assemblage shifting or other issues. These tools help gain insight, identify what keeps you stuck, and create strategies to achieve your goals. ~ Namaste & Many Blessings!
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