I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus!

"I'll be glad when it's over!" "All I want to do is get through it" "I can't get into the spirit". Doesn't sound like peace on earth and goodwill towards all. How can we make the holiday experience more meaningful? What are the most effective ways to manage stress? The answer lies in your mind set. One evening a wise elder told his grandson about a constant battle that goes on inside people. He said, "My son, the battle is between two "wolves" inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego. The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith. The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: "Which wolf will win?" The wise elder answered, "The one you feed." Which wolf do you feed? Which one is fed the most, during the holidays when each wolf’s behavior is amplified? Do we give the negative wolf enough energy to overpower the positive wolf? Where we focus our energies determines whether this will be truly the loving season or holidays from hell. Sizzle or fizzle? Join the Inner Net Divas at the table for some straight talk about how to handle the holiday beasts- anxiety, depression and stress; how to enjoy the season instead of just “getting through it”. Share your stress busting strategies- call, e mail or post on Facebook! The wolf you feed will either bring you grief or slay your blues, let’s talk about it.