I hope this newsletter finds you well. I'm heading to the Detroit area (brrrrr) to spend time with family and friends and to teach a Reiki and meditation class in the new year. This month my article focuses on making the most of the holidays while minimizing the stress this season can bring.

The holidays can be a tricky time bringing a mix of enjoyment, overwhelm and loneliness. It's a time when we can appreciate those that we love and all the good things in our lives. And yet it is also a time when we may wish our lives were different (wishing that we had a significant other to share it with, that we weren't experiencing loss or relationship or family difficulties, that we weren't limited financially, etc). Just know that you are not alone and that many others find the holidays to be challenging, too.

So here are some ideas for de-stressing the holidays and for finding more enjoyment this season:

When we release our heightened expectations around the holidays we lighten up and can find ourselves enjoying the small and the great gifts of the season.

Wishing you, your loved ones and your families a peaceful holiday season filled with love and possibility.