Spiritual guru Ram Dass famously said, “If you think you’re enlightened, go spend a week with your family.”
Even if you’re really proud with the new habits and practices you’ve brought into your life over the course of 2019, the biggest test begins now.
At this time of year when temptation is all around, emotions can feel raw, tempers can run high, and our ‘best self’ might need a little bit of extra coaxing out to the party.
So if you catch yourself acting out of character, or reverting to old patterns, here are 5 simple practices that take just one minute but can help you feel grounded, release tension, and become more centred.
Even if we’re not able to engage in our usual routines during the busy holiday season, surely we can find one minute in our day to reconnect with ourselves.