For me creating a nourishing and nurturing Christmas is all about creating spaces for me to do the things that I LOVE DOING and to be the things that I LOVE BEING. Here are five tips:
1. Finding nourishing Christmas Recipes
I often found that by Boxing Day I was feeling sluggish and not myself because I had eaten foods that didn’t nourish my body. The key was to find some yummy, healthy, Christmas treats that I loved and could share with others. I have found things like Bliss Balls; Orange, Chocolate and Almond Cake and Avocado and Tomato salsa with vege sticks to be my favourites. And of course I always take time to make my Great Grandmothers ‘Christmas Pudding’ which is full of nuts and fruit.
I often found that by Boxing Day I was feeling sluggish and not myself because I had eaten foods that didn’t nourish my body. The key was to find some yummy, healthy, Christmas treats that I loved and could share with others. I have found things like Bliss Balls; Orange, Chocolate and Almond Cake and Avocado and Tomato salsa with vege sticks to be my favourites. And of course I always take time to make my Great Grandmothers ‘Christmas Pudding’ which is full of nuts and fruit.
2. Tapping into your Creativity
When I tapped into my creativity, Christmas took on a whole new meaning. I believe that everyone has creative abilities they just need to find them. The way that I love to create for Christmas is to paint silk, and turn the silk into lamps, sarongs, paintings and clothes. I also love to make Christmas tags and paper. Have you thought of how you could create your Christmas – bringing close friends together; cooking Christmas treats; giving to people who don’t have others to share with; creating your own Christmas decorations; or writing a poem to someone you love.
When I tapped into my creativity, Christmas took on a whole new meaning. I believe that everyone has creative abilities they just need to find them. The way that I love to create for Christmas is to paint silk, and turn the silk into lamps, sarongs, paintings and clothes. I also love to make Christmas tags and paper. Have you thought of how you could create your Christmas – bringing close friends together; cooking Christmas treats; giving to people who don’t have others to share with; creating your own Christmas decorations; or writing a poem to someone you love.
3. Giving gifts of Love
To say that I struggled with the whole gift thing at Christmas would be an understatement! I am so confronted with all those advertisements that start in October, well nearly. So what to do? Again I came back to my heart. I wanted to give gifts of love so I turned to the ‘Five Love Languages Model’ for inspiration. The Five Love Languages model is all about understanding that every person has a primary Love Language. And when you tap into it and give them in this way, they know they are loved. The five Love Languages are – Quality Time; Acts of Service; Words of Affirmation; Touch and Gifts.
To say that I struggled with the whole gift thing at Christmas would be an understatement! I am so confronted with all those advertisements that start in October, well nearly. So what to do? Again I came back to my heart. I wanted to give gifts of love so I turned to the ‘Five Love Languages Model’ for inspiration. The Five Love Languages model is all about understanding that every person has a primary Love Language. And when you tap into it and give them in this way, they know they are loved. The five Love Languages are – Quality Time; Acts of Service; Words of Affirmation; Touch and Gifts.
My dad and my youngest son’s Love Language is Quality Time so I often give them a handmade voucher to spend time together. Another family member loves touch so I give a gift of ‘massage’. It really does make gift giving a little easier and lots more fun!
4. Being You
Being your authentic self is the biggest gift you can give yourself. When you do this you are vibrant and truly alive. But where to start? I started with the mirror – by looking myself in the eyes and saying ‘You are PERFECT just the way you are!’ I also take a moment to read my book ‘Be You … it’s all you need to be’, yes maybe I wrote this book for me! And I take time to write in my journal to talk to myself, ask myself questions, and listen for the answers. From here I am able to step into the world, confidently as me and so ready to share with love!
Being your authentic self is the biggest gift you can give yourself. When you do this you are vibrant and truly alive. But where to start? I started with the mirror – by looking myself in the eyes and saying ‘You are PERFECT just the way you are!’ I also take a moment to read my book ‘Be You … it’s all you need to be’, yes maybe I wrote this book for me! And I take time to write in my journal to talk to myself, ask myself questions, and listen for the answers. From here I am able to step into the world, confidently as me and so ready to share with love!
5. Spending time Reflecting
I had to put a stop some of my commitments, because I just wasn’t having fun. I need time to reflect as well as share with others. So I slowed down a little so that I could spend time with me as well as spend time with others. I created time to go the beach, to write in my journal, to create, to cook, and to be with me! Ahhhh – what a relief it was to be nourished and nurtured.
I had to put a stop some of my commitments, because I just wasn’t having fun. I need time to reflect as well as share with others. So I slowed down a little so that I could spend time with me as well as spend time with others. I created time to go the beach, to write in my journal, to create, to cook, and to be with me! Ahhhh – what a relief it was to be nourished and nurtured.
I would so love to hear how you create a Nourishing Nurturing Christmas, and I’m sure others would too. You can do this by adding a comment below.
May you create a nourishing and nurturing Christmas.
With warmest wishes and love to you and your family
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