While there are always things for us to do, gifts to buy, gatherings to attend and much more going on at this time of year, we can choose to make this holiday season one that is filled with authentic peace, gratitude and joy -- if we're willing to look for, find and focus on what we appreciate.
Compassion, mindfulness, gratitude, content, patient, authentic, kindness, community, calm, and strength are the mantras that I use regularly.
Rather than regretting my lost youth, I am excited about growing older because each day it becomes easier for me to be content, to feel gratitude, and to experience authentic joy.
By relating to myself and my "what-is" with utmost gratitude, I found the least invasive way to drop into my authentic self.
Women share their gratitude for my honesty and they share that because of my authentic imperfection, they feel safe to be themselves and talk about their struggles.
While we all know the holiday has authentic roots in our nation's history, it has become a day to relax with family and friends, express our gratitude, eat too much food and watch some football.
Authentic, authentic, authentic.
Remember: authentic, authentic, authentic.
