Moving beyond rumination (or worry) and seeking a deeper inner purpose beyond external activities or goals. Finding peace in a world full of DOing.

Rumination (i.e. worry) can be a very challenging mental state. How we process challenges and fears is a pattern. Let’s talk about the “Rumination Monster” and how to move beyond.

Especially during the holidays, it’s important to take a breath and remind ourselves of a larger story that we are part of. Our families and their histories can bring up many emotions, both pleasant and unpleasant, but a practice of taking a break to reset our “trained holiday stress” can free us up to be present throughout the season.