Give to Yourself

We have officially entered the season of giving. As the focus is typically on giving to others, it is easy to forget about giving to ourselves. This is particularly ironic since we cannot truly give if we are living in a space of stress and exhaustion.

So while preparing to give this holiday season, take time to give to yourself - whether it's five minutes of quiet time or a yoga class. You'll find that when you take time to give to yourself first, your gift to others comes from a more authentic and energized space. Now that is true giving.

From Karoun Yoga Newsletter #29, 12/14/2009