holidays
Posts that cover various events around the holidays. Holidays can be major holidays such as Fourth of July, Christmas, and Thanksgiving, or it could cover specific named days throughout the year.
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Share Peace During a Meal
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally posted on December 24, 2021. Reposted on December 24, 2023. Hoping to enjoy greater peace this holiday season? Meals are a major focus of Christmas, Chanukah, and other December holidays. We will break bread with immediate and extended family. We’ll likely be invited out to at least a few parties where meals are served, and possibly some festive restaurant gatherings. Will these shared meals be a…
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How to Lessen the Chaos and Increase the Peace in Your Home
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally posted on December 22, 2021. Reposted on December 22, 2023. Do you struggle with maintaining a peaceful vibe in your home life? Do family members or roommates all talk at the same time, cut each other off, make lots of noise, and disregard each other’s personal things, space, time, and other ways of being decidedly un-peaceful? It’s the holiday season, and peace is a running theme.…
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Practice Mindful Conversations in the Name of Peace
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally posted on December 20, 2021. Reposted on December 20, 2023 Searching for ways to invite more peace into your life? One simple way to practice peaceful relations with other people is by having mindful conversations. Did you know that arguments and conflict often stem from misunderstandings? This is the result of careless and too-quick communication. We can avoid the types of misunderstandings that put us at…
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Habits You See in Peaceful People
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally posted on December 16, 2021. Reposted on December 16, 2023. Do you feel like there should be less strife and more peace in your life? During the Christmas season, some people may be inclined to reflect on the past year and how they’re doing with their level of success and personal happiness. Some decide that they could have done better when it comes to cultivating peace…
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Finding Peace Outdoors
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published on December 14, 2021. Reposted on December 14, 2023. Hoping to discover a more laid-back, peaceful, and mindful way of being during the Christmas and holiday time of year? One way to strike a balance between the hustle and bustle of decorating, shopping, cooking, baking, donating, card-writing, and party-planning season is by giving yourself a needed gift: time spent alone in nature. If it’s cold…
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How to Communicate Peacefully
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally posted on December 12, 2021. Reposted on December 12, 2023. When you think of peaceful communication, what comes to mind? Do you envision Buddhist monks and other religious figures? There is actually a course and book called Communicate like a Buddhist by Cynthia Kane. Yes, believe it or not, the simple act of being kind to others in the name of cultivating peace can be defined…