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Nov 2024
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2380: Holiday Happiness by Kristena Eden...

Optimal Living Daily | Greg Audino
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Episode 2380:

Kristena Eden delves into the stress and tension that often accompanies family gatherings during the holidays, offering practical strategies to restore connection. She suggests group nature walks, meeting in neutral locations, and accepting family differences to transform potentially stressful encounters into opportunities for growth and bonding.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://corelivingessentials.com/holiday-happiness/

Quotes to ponder:

"Our constant show-and-tell ego mode causes us to lose our close connection."

"Walking together, even for a short while, builds stronger connections."

"It really is ok to be different. We can still love them where they are, even if we don’t agree with them or their actions."

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