Offering our presence is the most precious gift we can give, as it allows mindfulness to nurture and uplift those we love, enabling them to flourish like flowers.
The holiday season can bring joy, but also can overwhelm us with consumer anxiety. We're conditioned to focus more on the material gifts we give than nurturing our relationships with those close to us. Paradoxically, this can increase our sense of alienation during a time of supposed togetherness. What can we do to honor the spirit of giving in a way that uplifts us all?