As I write this we are in the lead up to Christmas, a notoriously busy time of year for so many. A time with a layer of pressure to finish projects or wrap up loose ends, more social commitments, more tasks on the to-do list, perhaps gifts to buy, meals to plan and prepare. But on a deeper level this time of year often brings up big emotions, perhaps a by-product of spending more time with family, feeling over-stretched and under-appreciated, perhaps a reminder that another year has passed, and for some, maybe a feeling of sadness or grief that you are not experiencing the festive spirit and family connections that you may be seeing around you.

All of this to say, if you find this time of year hard, for whatever reason, you’re not alone. And this meditation is here to help you carve out a little time to come back to yourself, time to pause, turn inwards and return to a state of balance and calm.

And as I was leaning into the idea of this meditation and what I wanted to create for you, I was reminded of a snow globe, something that we often see at Christmas time.

And of course when you shake up a snow globe, this causes a flurry of snow to swirl throughout the globe. And then with a little time left in peace, quiet and stillness, the snow will eventually settle and fall to the ground as the globe clears.

And I was reminded that this is how our energy can often feel, particularly in December, but to be honest at any time of overwhelm. It can feel like this flurry of heightened energy swirling throughout our body, clouding our vision and making it hard to move forward with clarity and calm.

And so just like this snow globe, sometimes we too just need an opportunity to be still and allow the energy to settle so that we can come back to ourselves…. and so this is what this meditation is designed to support you with.

After listening to this meditation, you may like to journal to deepen this practice and reflect on questions such as:

* Where in your life do things currently feel “shaken up” or overstimulated?

* What emotions tend to surface for you at this time of year?

* What boundaries or practices would support you in feeling more grounded over the coming days?

* How does your body feel after allowing yourself this moment of quiet and calm?

* What is becoming clearer for you now that the “snow” has had time to fall?

I hope this meditation brings you a pocket of calm that you can carry with you as you move through the holiday season, and as always, I’m here if there is anything you’d like to share.

And if there is someone you know who will enjoy this meditation, you are welcome to share it with them.

Next Sunday I’ll be sharing the second meditation in this series where I guide you through a process of reflection on 2025 so make sure to subscribe and keep an eye on your emails. I’m looking forward to sharing this with you!

With love,

Alice x

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