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This is a guest post entered in the Spirit of Giving Blogging Contest<\/a>. All opinions are those of the author.<\/div>\n

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The holidays are filled with a smorgasbord of emotions just as our bodies enjoy bountiful varied foods and drink that we don\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t normally partake of during the rest of the year. In this way our emotions are tested too. Our systems of assimilation, digestion and elimination can become compromised if we\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re not conscious. This time of year brings together family and friends we have history and life experiences with so it\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s a unique time to practice neutrality and just 3 minutes of meditation every day<\/strong> has powerful effects for feeling generous, peaceful and happy!<\/p>\n

It\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s natural for memories, wonderful loving nurturing life-promoting experiences to come up. Disappointments, long held hurts of wrongdoing, suppressed anger and fear are also part of the mix in many instances. Our minds project expectations and scenarios before we even go anywhere. Because we\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re attached to our own life experiences so strongly, as soon as something someone says or does elicits a feeling of discomfort we are into little grievances, remembrances in our minds and are instantly uncomfortable, defensive and full of the stuff of the past. The whole dynamics of our mood shifts and the opportunity to feel the gifts of the moment are lost. <\/p>\n

Better to walk with a neutral mind and open heart so we can feel the openings, the shifts and gifts of precious moments that will offer clarity for our lives. A generous, grateful heart and mind is a gift you give your Self. As you cultivate a neutral perspective on life your body will easily and effortlessly assimilate, digest and eliminate all delicious unusually heavy food and libations with no long-term consequences or need for recovery. <\/p>\n

Phillip Roth offered this wise understanding of life: “it\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s all grist for the mill.” Think about it. <\/p>\n

Life is a precious gift; time is fleeting and then we\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re gone. So understand the simplicity of a neutral mind and a calm heart so you can feel grateful for every one of your teachers in the form of family and friends, coworkers and associates, because each one is a mirror of some aspect of yourself you can have fun with, forgive, acknowledge, love and grow into a better version of you! Enjoy this season resplendent with opportunity and put into practice these time tested, ancient gifts of meditation in motion every day. <\/p>\n

There\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s something for everyone. <\/p>\n

Take just 3 minutes to feel quickly awakened in the morning; energized throughout the day or give yourself a deeply restful sleep. In as little as 3 minutes you can shift your whole vibration<\/strong> and experiences so you feel happy, peaceful and ready for whatever comes your way! Be generous with yourself by implementing these short 3 minute meditations in your day and you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2ll naturally feel the generosity of all those around you<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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Wake up to the Day in 3 Minutes<\/h2>\n

A perfect way to start your day.<\/p>\n

a) 1 minute stretch pose:<\/h3>\n