Hello,
This is Barb and Vicky G.
Welcome to your meditation to help survive the holidays.
It's the happiest season of all.
Yes.
The holidays are,
For some of us,
A mixed bag of joy and the unknown.
This season,
Time to journey to places new and also familiar.
And sometimes to places we really do not want to go.
Take a moment,
A moment to reflect.
Picture that most annoying person.
Can you see them now?
Are they seated across the table,
Spouting opinion?
A smug look on their face?
Can you hear them now?
Are they holding 30 items in the 10 or less express lane?
Thank you,
Annoying person,
For you are my teacher,
For you offer so much.
A chance to practice.
Tolerance.
Loving kindness.
Patience.
Even when I don't want to.
I may want to say shut the front door,
But I don't.
So thank you,
Dear teacher.
You are a mirror.
You reveal what I don't like and maybe even a little about myself.
Happy holidays and good luck.