Christmas is Coming SOOOOO fast. Here's some FANTASTIC ideas for gifts (for others and most importantly--YOURSELF!)
The 2025 Advent Booklet From Unity - get yours NOW!
Christmas-Of-The-Heart; inspiration-from-The Daily-Word - Express your inner divine qualities and transform your experiences and the world around you with Christmas of the Heart.
Remember That Time--A Christmas Celebration Game
Greeting Cards for the Season - from the Daily Word
One of the BEST Advent Calendars You Will EVER have!
A SUPER new ornament for your Christmas Tree!
The Trip to Bethlehem Story - The Trip to Bethlehem reveals that the traditional Christmas story has a deeper meaning than we might have imagined. The basics are familiar—the stable, the babe in the manger, the shepherds, the wise men following a star. But Hypatia Hasbrouck takes it further.
Meditation gifts from Amazon - when you're getting frantic about shipping for last minute gift giving they ship next-day
Everything (and I mean EVERYTHING) for meditation - Dharma Gifts
"Backflow" insense smoke-type waterfall meditation displays - SMOKE
Meditation Robes - CLOAKS AND ROBES
And best of all - how to "chill out" this Christmas - for Adults...be MINDFUL
- Embrace mindful breathing: Take a "one-minute timeout" amidst the holiday chaos. Simply breathe in and say "I am," then breathe out and say "at peace." Repeat this a few times to quickly ground yourself and calm your nervous system.
- Host a reflective nature walk: Brainstorm a new tradition of taking a quiet, guided walk outdoors to appreciate the winter scenery and reflect on the passing year. This allows you to mindfully engage with nature, which can be highly soothing.
- Mindful eating: Instead of mindlessly indulging in holiday treats, take a moment to savor the colors, smells, and flavors. Check in with your body to truly enjoy the food and avoid overindulgence.
- Practice visualization: Use guided imagery to conjure a soothing scene. You can use a meditation app or an online recording to guide you to a relaxed state.
- Listen with intention: When speaking with others during the holidays, practice listening with curiosity and intention. This will help you avoid reactive responses and foster a deeper connection during conversations.
- Create a calming scent-scape: The woodsy smell of a Christmas tree or a pine-scented candle can evoke happy memories and reduce stress. Introduce holiday scents to your space by diffusing essential oils like frankincense, pine, cedarwood, or cinnamon.
- Make DIY scented sachets: Create your own aromatherapy sachets filled with calming herbs like lavender and chamomile. Place them by your bed or in a desk drawer for a quick moment of mindful breathing throughout the day.
- Soak in a relaxing bath: Take a long, luxurious bath with stress-relief bath salts or bath bombs. The warmth of the water, combined with calming fragrances, can be incredibly therapeutic.
- Light candles with intention: Rather than just lighting a candle and moving on, use it as a mindful moment. Slow down and focus on the sensory experience—the warmth of the flame, the flickering light, and the calming scent.
- Make your own holiday air freshener: Create a festive room spray using a glass spray bottle, distilled water, a tablespoon of grain alcohol, and your favorite holiday essential oil blend. Shake to mix and spritz to melt away stress.
- Start a gratitude jar tradition: Decorate a mason jar and use it to hold strips of paper on which you write down one thing you are grateful for each day. At the end of the season, read all the notes and reflect on the positive moments.
- Engage in adult coloring: Spend time coloring in a holiday-themed or mindfulness-oriented coloring book. This activity provides a creative, low-stakes outlet for stress relief and allows your mind to focus and unwind.
- Craft heirloom ornaments: Instead of buying new ornaments, make your own. This craft can be a mindful, creative process and results in a treasured keepsake that carries the special memory of its creation.
- Personalize meditation stones: Find some flat, palm-sized river stones and paint them with personalized, affirming words like "peace" or "breathe." Carrying one with you can serve as a powerful, grounding reminder to be present.
- Listen to soothing music: Spend dedicated time listening to your favorite holiday music without other distractions. Allow the musical vibrations to move through your body and uplift your spirits.
Want to plan for a mindful new 2026? Here's some calendar ideas: MINDFUL 2026
Sooo--get your shopping shoes on and get some of these wonderful ideas into your shopping cart--(or into your mindful Christmas relaxation practice)
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