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The holidays are described as a time of giving: giving gifts, giving our time, or giving to charity. We give to others, but are we remembering to give to ourselves as well?
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The Idea of the Week

Holiday stress is a common experience during the holidays, and there are many contributing factors, including finding the perfect gift for your loved ones. So, finding a gift for yourself may sound like another stressor, but it can be quite the opposite! The gift you give yourself does not have to be physical or expensive or time-consuming. Rather, the gift can be Being Kind to Yourself During the Holiday Hustle (an 8-minute read). 

Practice of the Week

Below are two more gift ideas that don’t cost money and can boost your mental well-being!

One present you can give yourself is to be present (a 3-minute read). While the end of the year is fast-approaching, we can still slow down by allowing ourselves to experience the moment.

Another present you can give yourself is to give yourself restorative alone time (a 4-minute read). Amongst the holiday stress, holiday parties, gatherings, and end-of-the-year deadlines, your “me time” may be disrupted. Alternatively, if you do have “me time,” how are you using it? In the article, you’ll learn that sometimes people don’t use their alone time in healthy or restorative ways, and you’ll learn tips to gift yourself restorative alone time.

What are you giving yourself this holiday season? Let us know on our Instagram or Facebook page!

Meditation of the Week

As mentioned above, a gift you can give yourself is to be kind to yourself. When we’re facing a lot of pressure to live up to the expectations of having a “magical” holiday, we can become overwhelmed by this tall order. Sometimes we can’t meet the expectations the way we originally wanted to, and when this happens, offer yourself loving kindness, anyway, because you deserve peace. 

In this week’s 7-minute meditation, Caitlin will guide you through affirmations to direct your kindness to yourself. 

News of the Week

Please note the change in date. Although this event is not being hosted by Breathing Space, we wholeheartedly endorse it! Check it out!

 
DISCOVER THE POWER OF YOUR INTUITION
with Michael Diamond, Medium
Hosted by Amy Asante
 

In Person – Syracuse NY April 1 & 2, 2023
There’s an awakening happening around the world. More and more modern-day intuitives, mystics, and healers are activating their intuitive abilities, stepping into their power, and becoming a light for others. We all have innate intuition – an instinctive awareness of energies, information, and guidance. However, many of us doubt it. Come explore ways to better understand what’s happening in your life and what’s to come in the future. Come explore ways to improve your intuitive abilities and how to use those skills in your everyday life.

Fee: $349 to register

What You’ll Receive
Two Live Interactive Days: Michael Diamond and Monique Lang will lead you through a 2-day live weekend workshop, including various discussions, guided meditations, breakout and group exercises, Q&A, and much, much more. Guided Meditations: Michael and Monique will help you to reset, re-imagine, and reconnect to your intuition and enhance your meditation practice.

Alternative Payment Options are available on a case-by-case basis. Please email us at [email protected] to reserve your seat with alternative payment options.


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The Thought of the Week

Wishing you a peaceful week!

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