Christmas in July offers us a wonderful chance to rekindle inspirational and transformational insights from the traditional December Christmas time.
Without all the pressure to shop, entertain family and friends and attend an array of celebrations, it offers an opportunity to go deeper and experience an inner Christmas.
A rebirthing of our consciousness, through reflections on inspirational insights from the holiday that can powerfully transform our lives.
Giving is one of many powerful insights from Christmas.
Let's reflect on three ways to give this Christmas in July: 1.
Think about how you can improve on giving to others.
We know that the happiest people on the planet are the people who give to others unconditionally with the expectation of nothing in return.
So if you want to increase your happiness as well as others, increase your giving! One of the most potent ways to give, is to give of your time.
Start by giving time to the most important people around you.
Time can be given powerfully by simply allocating time to be with and listen to your spouse, child or friend without interruption.
If you diarize time you won't feel flustered with lines of attention being drawn to other things you need to get done.
It will help you to be fully present and the one you are with to feel happy or content because you truly are fully present.
2.
Another powerful way to give is to spend a day giving your total attention to others.
Do this once a week.
Don't talk about yourself whatsoever for a whole day.
Don't give any opinions or add your story to anything said.
Always acknowledge the other person after they have finished speaking.
Honor them by saying back to them pertinent points to show you have listened and ask them to expand more on the subject or ask them questions to get them to continue speaking.
If they ask you a question and it can be a simple yes or no that's OK but don't add your 'stuff' your story and move onto a question back to them.
And remember to be fully present by listening with positive body language and good eye contact too.
You'll soon find that most people are not really interested in your story, they are more interested in themselves and what they have to say.
They will walk away from you feeling great and will think you are a wonderful person, simply because you gave them space to be truly heard.
3.
Give acknowledgement to the ones you love.
Acknowledgement is craved by most people.
Without acknowledgement many will tend to retract and will not give again as they feel unappreciated.
For example, you go out of your way to do more than what was expected at work and your boss doesn't acknowledge you.
Do you feel inspired to do more next time? Probably not.
Your partner spent time making you a meal.
Do you take it for granted or do you acknowledge them with love for their time and care preparing the meal for you? Every time you don't acknowledge someone for what they have done or given to you, and you take it for granted, you erase a little of their love or respect for you.
Another example, your child puts his/her dishes in the sink - acknowledge them with positive comments.
When you acknowledge the small things, it can create a snowball effect of more good behavior.
It won't happen overnight but it will happen.
This practice can powerfully transform relationships.
It is a gift to increase happiness for you and others around you.
This Christmas in July spend some quiet time thinking about and planning ways that you can give.
By giving of your time and your acknowledgment, you expand and create a more generous loving heart while creating more happiness in the world for you and others.
Without all the pressure to shop, entertain family and friends and attend an array of celebrations, it offers an opportunity to go deeper and experience an inner Christmas.
A rebirthing of our consciousness, through reflections on inspirational insights from the holiday that can powerfully transform our lives.
Giving is one of many powerful insights from Christmas.
Let's reflect on three ways to give this Christmas in July: 1.
Think about how you can improve on giving to others.
We know that the happiest people on the planet are the people who give to others unconditionally with the expectation of nothing in return.
So if you want to increase your happiness as well as others, increase your giving! One of the most potent ways to give, is to give of your time.
Start by giving time to the most important people around you.
Time can be given powerfully by simply allocating time to be with and listen to your spouse, child or friend without interruption.
If you diarize time you won't feel flustered with lines of attention being drawn to other things you need to get done.
It will help you to be fully present and the one you are with to feel happy or content because you truly are fully present.
2.
Another powerful way to give is to spend a day giving your total attention to others.
Do this once a week.
Don't talk about yourself whatsoever for a whole day.
Don't give any opinions or add your story to anything said.
Always acknowledge the other person after they have finished speaking.
Honor them by saying back to them pertinent points to show you have listened and ask them to expand more on the subject or ask them questions to get them to continue speaking.
If they ask you a question and it can be a simple yes or no that's OK but don't add your 'stuff' your story and move onto a question back to them.
And remember to be fully present by listening with positive body language and good eye contact too.
You'll soon find that most people are not really interested in your story, they are more interested in themselves and what they have to say.
They will walk away from you feeling great and will think you are a wonderful person, simply because you gave them space to be truly heard.
3.
Give acknowledgement to the ones you love.
Acknowledgement is craved by most people.
Without acknowledgement many will tend to retract and will not give again as they feel unappreciated.
For example, you go out of your way to do more than what was expected at work and your boss doesn't acknowledge you.
Do you feel inspired to do more next time? Probably not.
Your partner spent time making you a meal.
Do you take it for granted or do you acknowledge them with love for their time and care preparing the meal for you? Every time you don't acknowledge someone for what they have done or given to you, and you take it for granted, you erase a little of their love or respect for you.
Another example, your child puts his/her dishes in the sink - acknowledge them with positive comments.
When you acknowledge the small things, it can create a snowball effect of more good behavior.
It won't happen overnight but it will happen.
This practice can powerfully transform relationships.
It is a gift to increase happiness for you and others around you.
This Christmas in July spend some quiet time thinking about and planning ways that you can give.
By giving of your time and your acknowledgment, you expand and create a more generous loving heart while creating more happiness in the world for you and others.
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