

Take a moment to reflect before the new year
70 snips Dec 30, 2024
Kyle Norris, a talented reporter, chats with Buddhist Lama Rod Owens, known for his insights on mindfulness, and cartoonist Nicole J. Georges, who shares creative reflection techniques. They discuss the importance of stillness and self-care during the holiday season. Listeners are encouraged to carve out solitary moments to rejuvenate amidst holiday chaos. Unique exercises, including journaling and drawing, help reflect on accomplishments and set intentions for the new year, promoting personal growth and clarity.
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Create Sweet Alone Time
- Create sweet alone time (SAT) for yourself, especially between Christmas and New Year's.
- Engage in a solo activity like art, journaling, or walking to connect with yourself.
Reflect Through Drawing
- Reflect on your past year by dividing a paper into four sections.
- List things you did, sensory experiences, overheard conversations, and draw a self-portrait.
Meditate and Let Go
- Practice a laid-back meditation with a lit candle, reflecting on gratitude and disappointments.
- Acknowledge grief, and curiously review the past year, visualizing feelings as passing clouds.