Tiki says: “Relax & Enjoy Your Holiday”

It's Tiki here, taking a quick break from all the holiday decorating to say hello. I've been hard at work this weekend helping my mommy decorate the studio and our house. She is still running around like crazy, so quickly before she finds another task for me, I thought I'd pass along what I've been learning this week.

I've noticed this week that everyone seems to be running around in a frenzy. It's holiday time, and it's supposed to be fun and joyous, but I've seen quite a few people out and about who just seem really stressed. While my mommy and I were waiting in line to buy Christmas lights, I heard the people behind us complaining about how much there was to do, how many errands to run, and even complaining about all the parties they had to attend, if you can believe that.

It occurred to me that it's all a matter of attitude. Do we want to look at all the holiday hustle and bustle as just a bunch of chores to cross off our list, or do we want to breathe, relax, and enjoy it? Of course, when we think about it this way, we would all say that we would rather enjoy it; sometimes we just forget that we always have a choice in our response to the various situations of life.

So during this hectic time of year, it's even more important to remember to just breathe. It's even more important to find time to center yourself with some yoga, whether you come visit me at the studio or if you set aside a few minutes to practice at home. So this holiday, make the choice to look at your hectic schedule as fun and exhilarating. Get out there and enjoy your holiday! Enjoy those errands, all the decorating, and of course, all the parties!

Namaste,

Tiki