Coping with Holiday Stress Especially if You are Energetically Sensitive #4 (Series)

There is always something to deal with, and during the holidays it is amplified! I just had breakfast this morning with a client who needs a little “Jami” perspective. – she was dreading a holiday meal with her toxic family, but felt guilty about skipping it.

I reminded her that she needs to set some boundaries and put herself first! Most importantly, when her family gives her flack for not coming, don’t surrender to their low vibration and give up your energy on a response. Remind yourself – I choose LOVE>>>

[Most Important] It’s not personal. One of my favorite books is “The Four Agreements” by don Miguel Ruiz…. This is super hard, but there is nothing that is more impactful and personally freeing! Whatever anyone says or does – it’s not personal… it is about them and their reaction… not you. So when that person in the grocery store is a total jerk, don’t let it bother you. It’s not about you. They may have just lost a loved one and this holiday is really hard for them. Or maybe they just lost their job and they have no idea what they are going to do. Nothing someone else is doing is about you.

Well, that was deep! I readily admit that I get ruffled when someone does something that I perceive as them treating me badly. I have been working on integrating more love into my life and daily practice. So when I get wound up over something, I repeat to myself – “this action/situation/response [whatever fits] is not in alignment with who I am. I chose love.” I do have to repeat it a few times, especially with my husband, but I have found that I am coming from an entirely different place than I was just a few short months ago.

I can look at others from a more objective perspective. I find myself acknowledging their struggle, but no longer taking it on as my own and feeling the pain and emotion connected. You do not need to isolate yourself – just see what is not in alignment with who you are and chose the energy that IS!