As the holiday gift giving season approaches, my thoughts turn to what are the best gifts to give to family and friends. The usual platitudes float through my head – It is better to give than receive, it doesn’t matter what you spend as long as the gift is personal and the best gifts are from the heart.
I’d like to propose something different this year. Start with yourself. What gift could your give yourself that would really make a difference in your life? It could be as simple as treating yourself to Starbucks or getting a mani/pedi. The important thing is how it makes you feel. It could be something big as well, planning that trip you’ve wanted to do for so long or buying that one piece of furniture you’ve been longing for. It could also be something less concrete – taking yourself on a spa day or signing up for a self-improvement class.
What’s my special gift to myself? Calling the plumber and getting my bathroom sink fixed so it drains properly. It frustrates me every time I use it and I want to release that negative energy. We can let ourselves get caught up in negative trivia when it may be very simple to fix the problem.
The point of starting with yourself is that then you will have more to give to others. Your energy level .will be higher and more positive. It may be easier to find that special gift for someone. You might chat with your friends and decide you would rather spend time together doing a fun activity than giving each other gifts this year.
This year before you get into the hustle and bustle of shopping, wrapping and making yourself crazy, take a moment and think about what you really want.
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This holiday season, may you be blessed with time to cherish loved ones, joyous melodies to dance to, lyrics of hope to sing, and the courage to move forward into the new year with confidence and clear purpose.
Sincerely,
Cinda
HypnoNews and Resources
Starting with yourself is labeled by various writers and researchers as a form of Self-Giving. For some added perspective on benefits of Self-Giving and Self-Care you might appreciate the following articles:
https://www.pottsmerc.com/2021/12/10/gift-yourself-this-holiday-season-to-practice-self-care/
For a fascinating look at the neurologic and psychological benefits of generosity to others this article describes what studies of generosity in the human brain are revealing: