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Reader, these tips are 🔥 This week's #ShowUpPositive Spark, BEHOLD, is inspired by my colleague Gary. Childhood was my introduction to the word behold. The contextual use was something of magnificence or splendor. Thus, I always interpreted behold to mean see something amazing had to be present. Then I met Gary during one of my early LinkedIn audio events, Talk Me Off the Ledge, and he opened my eyes to a whole new perspective. BE = Present, attentive; HOLD = Pause, be still. BEHOLD was not about the subject of my attention, but about my action. BEHOLD meant be still and present. Reader, with the holiday season fast approaching, you have a precious few weeks to prepare yourself mentally. It is so easy to get caught up in the objects - finding the perfect gifts, Instagram worthy decorations, etc., leading to stress, frustration, disappointment, and resentment. In the striving for perfection, you miss out on the restorative meaningfulness you really need and is possible when the emphasis is on being still and present - BEHOLD. In September I lost my Dad. My 22 year old has launched her career and life in another city and a highschool senior about to leave for college. My life circumstances are highlighting the importance of taking time to BEHOLD. You never get time back, and you will never regret pausing to take in those precious moments. So, I offer you the following tips for starting your BEHOLD practice now, so it is more automatic during the holiday hustle.
Once you practice this a few times, anytime you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, or frazzled, you can choose to pause, breathe, and BEHOLD. You'll be amazed at how this simple practice can become the magic reset button you need. 🥰 Reader, here's a year-end special offer just for you🥰​100-day Mental Fitness Bootcamp​​$36/day​​ What prior participants are saying:​ |
​Rita Ernst, Positivity Influencer
My weekly emails are for you if you want a transformational SHOT OF POSITIVITY that makes you think, gets you laughing, and sparks a positive change. Start each week inspired.
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