Navigating Holiday Emotions with Mindfulness

As the Thanksgiving holiday draws near in the US, Steve and Lisa Cuss reflect on the importance of gratitude. They talk about intentionally prioritizing the activities, people, and places that help us feel alive. Steve shares how keeping a Life Giving List has helped him through challenging faith seasons, and Lisa gives some practical examples for cultivating thankfulness in everyday life. 

Steve and Lisa talk about the often emotional experience of gathering with family for holidays and how to develop a noticing frame of mind. They discuss political differences among loved ones, strategies for deepening our relational capacity, and the power of curiosity.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• Capable Life Free Resource Dashboard (includes Life Giving List)
• “Enneagram, Anxiety, and What We Live For” with Jimmy Carnes

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