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One of the challenges that we all face during this time of year is excess. Most of us don’t
know when to stop. We give more than we need to because we are feeling obligated, even
though most people aren’t even gonna remember what you got them last year, and you can’t
remember what people got you last year. And sometimes, we overspend. And often, very often,
we overdrink, or overeat. And so one of the things I recommend, 2 things actually. 2 things
I recommend. First off, the reason that we give, the reason that we overindulge, is that
we think that if we have more, or we give more, or we eat more, or we drink more, we’re
gonna be happier. But one of the things that you can discover right here, right now, is
that happiness that you’re looking for in people enjoying your present, that happiness
that you’re looking for in the food or the drink, is something that is already right
within you. And you can just be that happiness right here, right now. So if you are about
to overindulge by spending more than you should, drinking more than you should, eating more
than you should. Just stop for a second, and give yourself the happiness that is already
right within you that you’re using food or drink, or overindulging to get. And if
you give yourself that happiness, right here right now, you’ll find that you wont need
to overindulge. You can still drink, but with moderation. You can still eat, and enjoy it
more and not overeat. You can still of course give presents, because it’s really fun to
do this in time of year anyway. But you don’t have to give, and then be so far in debt,
that you’ll regret in the entire year. So allow yourself to give yourself the happiness
that you are, before you do these activities. And the other thing is, just simply allow
yourself to let go a little, before you do that thing that you know you’re gonna regret.
Often, just interrupting the pattern by letting go, even for 30 seconds, will make a difference
between losing control, and sailing through the exact same experience, enjoying it more,
participating fully, but not having anything to regret later. So let go, and give yourself
the happiness that you are this time of year. And all is well.