OFF STAGE with Lisa O'Neill Standing Observations | Slow Down and Be Kind
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Dec 18, 2025 The discussion opens with holiday greetings and a call to slow down amidst chaos. Observations on public behavior highlight the stress people face during the festive season. Touching on recent tragedies, the importance of empathy takes center stage. Lisa shares a poignant conversation about grief during Christmas and reflects on her own loss. She emphasizes how holiday emotions can heighten stress and the necessity for kindness. Practical tips for kindness are provided, along with suggestions for showing generosity. The conversation wraps up with advice on perspective and self-compassion.
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Collective Tension Amplifies Bad Behavior
- Lisa O'Neill observes that collective stress makes people behave badly and heightens social tension.
- She links current news events to a widespread sense of unease that affects everyday interactions.
Plane Conversation About A Christmas Loss
- Lisa O'Neill recounts sitting next to a woman on a plane who said her sister died on Christmas day.
- The woman reframed it as a positive because the family had a whole day to celebrate her memory together.
Honouring A Loved One At Christmas
- Lisa O'Neill shares that her mother-in-law died a year ago and they kept her casket at home under the Christmas tree.
- She used the holiday to honour her memory and celebrate who she was.