Maybe Christmas...

I Am the Grinch

By Denna

“Every Who down in Whoville liked Christmas a lot, but the Grinch who lived just

north of Whoville did not.” – The Narrator

What a wonderful world Whoville must be! A world of excitement, festivity, and awe. The Christmas celebration approaching. Happiness is in the air.

But alas, the Grinch looked down upon Whoville and watched their cheer. He did not feel the same. From the outside looking in, all he felt was grumpiness, isolation, and spitefulness. Alone and unwanted. Anger and disgust brewing within.

Ever doubtful…

“4:00, wallow in self-pity. 4:30, stare into the abyss. 5:00, solve world hunger, tell no one.

5:30, jazzercize; 6:30, dinner with me. I can't cancel that again. 7:00, wrestle with my self-loathing. I'm booked. Of course, if I bump the loathing to 9, I could still be done in time to lay in bed, stare at the ceiling and slip slowly into madness." — The Grinch, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

Sadly, I can relate to his feelings. Where did I fit in with this world? Often, I felt like everyone else was capable of fun and happiness, and I was always on the outside looking in.

I can relate to the disgust, the anger. I can relate to the jealousy (even if the Grinch didn’t understand what the true cause of his frustration was with the Whos).

These were the same feelings that drove me to eat.

I would eat because I felt isolated.

I would eat because I didn’t feel connection.

I would eat because I was self-loathing.

I get it Mr. Grinch!

I too wanted to see the disappointment of others. Just like what you wished on the Whos by taking away their gifts and decorations. Wishing they can suffer alongside you.

I get it Mr. Grinch!

How curious though… You took everything from the Whos. Yet they continue to rejoice and sing.

How puzzling… they continue to be happy when they are lacking. What am I not seeing? What am I missing?

On that fateful Christmas morning, the Grinch paused and watched over Whoville. Watched as they joined hands and sang. The joyous notes carried far and wide over the mountaintops. The Grinch finally letting go of the hatred. Giving in it to the song. Feeling his heart triple in size!

❤️ ❤️❤️

I too realized… I had to let go of my past. I had to give in to the song.

I too realized… it wasn’t the celebrations I despised. It was the bitterness I had felt. And that can be fixed!

I too realized… the connection with others was there all along.

I stopped stuffing my stomach. My stomach started to shrink.

And the opposite started to happen. MY heart began to triple in size!

❤️ ❤️❤️

I live within a whole new world now. I hear the song!

🎵 Fah who foraze! Dah who doraze!

Welcome Christmas! Bring your cheer!

Fah who foraze! Dah who doraze!

Welcome all who’s far and near! 🎵

Perhaps we all have an inner Grinch that we’ve battled with at some point. Feelings of not fitting in. Not belonging.

Well, I have news for you – You’re Whoville does exist, and they are waiting to welcome you!

If you need a little help stepping into your Whoville and joining their song, I’m here to help you. I would love to connect with you.

🎁Book a FREE session with me and let’s give a whole new meaning to 🎁

“Stealing Christmas!”

Happy Holidays & Much Love!

Denna

Your Emotional Eating Coach

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Tis the Spirit…

By Ellen

I never got to celebrate Christmas as a child…and here is the reason.

My Decembers were spent as a Chanukah season.

And just like the Grinch I hated the whole thing…

of feeling quite separate from what Santa would bring.

I was told that he didn’t exist… and that there was no such thing,

As stuffed stockings and checklists and mistletoe on a string.

It made me feel separated and all alone…

And that feeling stayed with me until I was shown.

That, just like the Grinch, Christmas, “doesn’t come from a store.”

Christmas is a time for connection and much more.

We are all Spiritually connected by the light from above… some call it God, Jesus, Brahma, or Allah… I call it Love.

We all long for enlightenment – a state of wisdom and peace.

It’s a feeling of joy and a state of release….

We long to “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

We can start by speaking from a fond heart and your Love will grow too.

So, what can you do to connect in December?

Here are a few tips for you to remember.

💗 Bask in the joy of living life in the moment.

💗 Learn to love all, especially your opponent.

💗️ Embrace in connection with family or friend.

💗 Quiet your mind and your heart will transcend.

Don't feel alone or separated during the holidays - Connect with me!

With Love & Gratitude,

Ellen

Your Empowerment Coach

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Wait a Minute...

By Debbie

"Maybe Christmas, the Grinch thought, doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more." - Dr. Seuss

I am so hoping that every one of you has seen this fabulous Christmas movie. It is about so much more than Christmas. It is about saying………Wait a minute……..maybe I am missing something…….maybe I need to stop, breathe, and take a moment to think about what is happening right now. Maybe I need to take a moment to feel what is swirling around me. Maybe I need to stop fighting so hard for control and just relax into the moment.

Do I need to be in control?

Do I need to understand everything?

Maybe, I just need to feel.

The Grinch tried so hard to stop the happiness. But, in spite of him, the joy and happiness happened. Maybe we just need to relax into the joy of that feeling. Feel the love in the air, even if it is not yours. Let it embrace you.

If you think of the Grinch as all the 'bad' in our world it might make more sense. Everyone has seen people being evil, hurting others. But if we open our eyes to the good, we can see that also, and feel it, embrace it, and maybe even take our own part in creating that gift for someone else.

What is something small you could do today?

💝 Smile at the clerk behind the register.

💝 Don't be impatient if the line is long. Instead, take the moment to talk to someone

in line with you. Maybe they just needed someone to listen.

💝 Let someone driving get in front of you.

💝 Help that older woman with the door.

💝 Call a friend that may need some cheering up; this is her first holiday without her

husband, daughter, mother, friend.

💝 Go to the nursing home near you and take the time to talk to those that are alone.

💝 Be a blessing.

I promise that you will be embraced by the love of whatever season you embrace, when you, personally, take the time to give unconditional love and joy.

Needing help with relaxing? Connect with me and let me do something small for you!

Blessings & Abundance,

Debbie

Your Life Coach

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Happy Holidays!

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