In all of the craziness of the season, what with the buying and parties, the drinking and forced family get-togethers, it can be difficult to feel connected to others, let alone ourselves.  Most of the time our energy is moving out into the surround, deciding what prezzies to buy for that special man in your life, deadlines for mailing gifts, all leading up to the frenzy of the 25th of this month.  Yet, in all of this madness we can become disconnected from what truly makes us happy.  In Somatic terms, discovering and practicing things that make us feel centered and happy are what we call resources.

I reminded a client just this morning that he feels most connected to himself and much more available to others when he walks the dog in the park (or the beach);  this one simple act grounds him, and calms down the anxiety he feels.  What makes you more available?  No, I don’t mean a jar of your favorite lube, or a even a stiff Scotch.  What is it you do, or can do, to bring you back to yourself?

I’ve found that coming from a place of gratitude about all that we have in our lives increases our feelings of abundance and well-being.  In fact, this is one of the basics laws of the universe, something lost on the new generation of kids.  The younger generation, I’ve found, do not express their thanks as say the older folks who understand this basic concept.  When you increase your level of gratitude about all of the wonderful things you have in your life, you also increase the likelihood of it happening again (and again).  Do you see?  It is about an openness, not an, “I’ve got to get more” or “there’s just not enough in the world” attitude.

This truly is a time for thankfulness.  We have a lot to be thankful for – when we connect to our resources we become more available to ourselves and others, and when we connect to our gratitude for what we do have, we leave room for all kinds of good things to come into our lives.   Thanks for walking this path with me over the past year, for taking emotional and erotic risks, and for being open………..

In Gratitude and Much Love this Season

David