http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/how-to-survive-family-gatherings/ Experiences in living green, healthy and happy Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:55:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/how-to-survive-family-gatherings/comment-page-1/#comment-1441 Carrie Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:58:42 +0000 http://blog.gaiam.com/?p=1123#comment-1441 I believe that our family of origin can be our greatest teachers...when we work diligently all year to try and stay balanced spiritually, physically and emotionally then at holiday time we gather with those to whom we are related, we are given the opportunity to see where indeed we are and what we still have to work on in ourselves. I believe that our family of origin can be our greatest teachers…when we work diligently all year to try and stay balanced spiritually, physically and emotionally then at holiday time we gather with those to whom we are related, we are given the opportunity to see where indeed we are and what we still have to work on in ourselves.

]]> http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/how-to-survive-family-gatherings/comment-page-1/#comment-1416 kate powers Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:45:02 +0000 http://blog.gaiam.com/?p=1123#comment-1416 Its a good time to grow and to learn. my motto is "accept ..don't expect" and how about learning unconditional love. and remember what irritates us about them is often a projection of our own..Happy Holidays Its a good time to grow and to learn. my motto is “accept ..don’t expect” and how about learning unconditional love. and remember what irritates us about them is often a projection of our own..Happy Holidays

]]> http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/how-to-survive-family-gatherings/comment-page-1/#comment-1414 Lady Di Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:16:22 +0000 http://blog.gaiam.com/?p=1123#comment-1414 Don't take anything personal. Don't assume anything, be honest with everything you say and always do, and think your best... this is the preacher preaching to the preacher.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Think on things that are Larpent my word for how to think thing that are lovely admirable righteous praiseworthy, eternal, noble, and trustworthy. Think. you Don’t take anything personal. Don’t assume anything, be honest with everything you say and always do, and think your best… this is the preacher preaching to the preacher.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Think on things that are Larpent my word for how to think thing that are lovely admirable righteous praiseworthy, eternal, noble, and trustworthy. Think. you

]]> http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/how-to-survive-family-gatherings/comment-page-1/#comment-1396 No Tantrums this Holiday: 8 ‘Yoga Time-Out’ Poses for Grownups « Gaiam Blog Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:59:43 +0000 http://blog.gaiam.com/?p=1123#comment-1396 [...] Not to be a total bummer, but no matter how many hours we’ve put in on the mat, how many “Om”s we sing or how many times we dent the meditation cushion, anyone can regress in times of stress. We get snarky, we lash out, we turn on the waterworks and display a host of other behaviors better suited to the Terrible Twos than, say, a holiday dinner at the adult table. [...] [...] Not to be a total bummer, but no matter how many hours we’ve put in on the mat, how many “Om”s we sing or how many times we dent the meditation cushion, anyone can regress in times of stress. We get snarky, we lash out, we turn on the waterworks and display a host of other behaviors better suited to the Terrible Twos than, say, a holiday dinner at the adult table. [...]

]]> http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/how-to-survive-family-gatherings/comment-page-1/#comment-1393 Jessica Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:01:45 +0000 http://blog.gaiam.com/?p=1123#comment-1393 The more I found myself becoming stable in my beliefs and spirituality, I would be faced with conflicting, narrowmindedness from my family. I use my travels and wide perception to slowly open their minds and their hearts. Keep in mind when it comes out as "preaching" no one listens. I've found humor to be the best remedy for that! The more I found myself becoming stable in my beliefs and spirituality, I would be faced with conflicting, narrowmindedness from my family. I use my travels and wide perception to slowly open their minds and their hearts. Keep in mind when it comes out as “preaching” no one listens. I’ve found humor to be the best remedy for that!

]]> http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/how-to-survive-family-gatherings/comment-page-1/#comment-1337 Be seen taking care of you this holiday « Gaiam Blog Fri, 05 Dec 2008 23:59:18 +0000 http://blog.gaiam.com/?p=1123#comment-1337 [...] arise—it’s a universal law that the people who love us the most and know us the best also push our buttons like nobody [...] [...] arise—it’s a universal law that the people who love us the most and know us the best also push our buttons like nobody [...]

]]> http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/how-to-survive-family-gatherings/comment-page-1/#comment-1286 Melissa Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:36:43 +0000 http://blog.gaiam.com/?p=1123#comment-1286 yeah it's tough not jumping on every little thing your family members say at gatherings. i've had to learn that myself. i feel that it is important to discuss issues sometimes, as uncomfortable as it might be, rather than remaining in silence. it's a delicate balance. yeah it’s tough not jumping on every little thing your family members say at gatherings. i’ve had to learn that myself. i feel that it is important to discuss issues sometimes, as uncomfortable as it might be, rather than remaining in silence. it’s a delicate balance.

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