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The Coach Approach
This month’s theme is Magical Holidays.
As a member of the Spiritual Cinema Circle www.spiritualcinemacircle.com I
was thrilled with November’s selection of films which provided
a provocative look at connection and isolation.
I am approaching this holiday season with some trepidation;
my family is dealing with my mother’s terminal illness.
Connection and isolation are prominent at this time.
Connection:
The holiday season has always been a time of connection with family. This holiday
season is in many ways no different, yet in many ways is so very different.
My family is coming together in different ways. We are a strong team, focused
on caring for Mom and support for Dad, and each other. The connection has
never been stronger.
Isolation:
Many of you reading this will personally understand what I am writing about—the
isolation from the normal festivities of the season. I invite you to step back
from the busyness and frantic pace of the season for a minute this week.
Connection makes a magic holiday anytime.
I encourage you to take a risk this week and make a connection with someone
you normally would not connect with. Reach out to someone this week.
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Seasons Greetings!
I came across this delightful article in ANNA magazine. www.annamagazine.com.
The authors:
Lewena Bayer/Karen Mallet,
The Civility Group. Inc.
Canada’s Etiquette Experts
www.thecivilitygroup.com
A short excerpt from what you do is not what matters,
“Over the course of our personal histories we develop our own important
rituals. Consistent small gestures such as remembering a birthday and sending
a card or enjoying a glass of Chablis while you chat long distance with your
oldest friend, are traditions that connect us with our family and friends is
a very personal way. Annual rituals like packing some shortbread and hot chocolate
and tromping through the tree farm to find the perfect pine or even eating pizza
out of the box every Friday night are meaningfully too. What you do is not what
matters – indulging in the moment and making an effort, and that you do
it at all, that means something.”
With my Mother’s passing this holiday season many
of you have shared traditions that you and your family participate
in to honor a loved one that has passed on.
Thank you for sharing your memories with me.
Wishing each one of you a joyous holiday season and some
precious moments spent in tradition.
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