Daniel – Ah the good old ‘slump in front of the TV’ strategy – a deceptive one indeed. It’s a great journey to search for what truly unwinds us. I love Five Rhythms dancing – very active, full-bodied, and it spins all the anxieties and grumbles out of my mind so that my mind is left at rest, which means I feel properly rested. In what ways does your marathon training work for you, in terms of bringing you to a place of rest?

Wishing you all the best with your many activities – there’s something about being able to rest even when we’re externally busy because we can rest into the knowledge that we’ve found our path, and can drop all the stresses about ‘what am I doing with my life?!’

Thanks (I think!) for the acknowledgement of my Twittering…

Bahieh – Aw thanks! And a very happy new year to you.
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Happy New Year.

Just added you to my blogroll under the ‘Social action’ column!

Cheers, Bahieh
(from Switzerland)
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This startling realisation hit me hard a number of years ago and I expended much heart-ache incorporating this “rest becomes simulation” philosophy into my daily and hourly being. I mustered this ability alone but it surely would have been so much quicker and less painful with some like you around to help me!

So this Christmas I’ll be continuing on as normal, making sure I “rest” by continuing my marathon training, growing the amazing new friendships forged during the year and very intensely developing a website and Twitter strategy for my new NGO! Disclaimer advance warning: don’t mind me if I don’t deeply scrutinise your always inspirational and rousing Tweets to see how it’s done

Reading your post has made me think back to many Christmas\’ past. Some good, others stressful, and still others fantastic. Your words have made me reflect on the topic of responsibility. Ultimately, I am responsible for my happiness! Going into this holiday season I have been reflecting on what I can do to make this season the best one yet, no matter what happens (what other people say/do. In fact, I want to be able to give back and find a family activity where we can support, as you did in Australia.

And your words have stirred creative reflection as well! I have come up with my next blog post topic! A very special gift that we should give each other this year: The Gift of Feedback tips on how to do that in a simple, cost-effective, fun way that will help bring people together).

For me all these activities will help me find peace, and this is what I will strive to do this coming holiday season.

Thanks Corinna for awakening these wonderful feelings and ideas!

Sonia Di Maulo, Feedback Enthusiast
http://www.readytofeedback.com
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If you want some good fiction, I’m sure you could get a few recommendations here… My recent favourite has been Jodi Picoult but I had to stop after reading three of hers in a row as I was becoming addicted and they’re pretty hard-hitting! ENJOY the slower pace x

@Vaishnavi – That sounds incredible, I get this kind of dreamy feeling as I read. I’m intrigued by what a fire bath is! And how beautiful… “Life is meditation”. Thank you so much for sharing this alternative vision of what this time of year can be about. If you ever offer these kind of retreats for others to experience, let me know – I’m sure lots of people would be interested.
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That week rejuvenated me enough to last this whole year!

For those without access to Welsh mud huts, I also highly recommend Vipassana meditation courses! (by donation)

Can feel myself slowing down already. Thank you for a very thoughtful post.
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