Happy Day after Thanksgiving! I for one am still feeling stuffed with potatoes this morning lol.

I was reflecting on what would be helpful for others to hear today during this difficult year and holiday season.

That's when it hit me.

A really effective strategy I've used many times that my friend Jeff taught me years ago is to "Gift What You Need."

Essentially, it is what it says.

If you need a hug, gift someone a hug.

If you need a compliment, gift someone a compliment.

From the spiritual perspective, our egos like to think of as separate from one another. But the truth is, we're not. We're all in this together.

Therefore, when you "Gift What You Need" you're essentially giving that thing you need to yourself.

Science has actually proven that when you perform a generous or kind act, it increases serotonin to the brain.

Basically, you will literally feel better if you gift what you need.

The way I gift what I need is through a very inexpensive online meditation class offered every Tuesday night at 7pm. It's accessible, its relaxing, its convenient and it helps both you and I to meditate more. Everyone wins.

The link to join us for meditation is:

www.empoweringpath.com/meditation

Otherwise, I'd love to hear some of your "Gift What You Need" stories! They can be so powerful!