After watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas last night I was intrigued with Cindy Lou Who from Whoville. This tiny girl, Cindy Lou Who, easily moved past a negative environment, lack of community support and the judgment of many. What was Cindy Lou’s secret to eliminating those obstacles and the insurmountable taming of the scary Grinch, to reclaim the true meaning of the holidays
Despite negativity, doubt and judgment in the world of Whoville, Cindy Lou persisted, never losing her smile in the face of adversity–community disapproval and in the green angry face of the Grinch. (We can relate to that with the news, media and our own green uncertain insides!) Cindy Lou stuck to her intention to embrace the big green, mean Grinch despite his scary tactics and any obstacles he threw in her path. With her bouncy pony tail, ever-present smile and giggle and despite the seemingly angry tactics the Grinch threw her way, she stayed happily focused on her intention to bring the Grinch into her circle of holiday happiness in Whoville. Cindy Lou didn’t lose her focus, smile or intention even in the face of the Grinch’s antics to frighten her off.
We all know what happens in the end–the Grinch’s heart started to grow, “catching” Cindy Lou’s happiness. His heart that had been frozen, opened up from Cindy Lou’s joy, acceptance and love. The Grinch, and all of Whoville, enjoyed Christmas because of the focus, love and intention of one little girl
What does that say to us during this holiday season and the situation of the world? If you guessed, “Open our hearts to all situations this holiday. Smile and take time to enjoy the season,” you guessed it! I know I have had to do this many times as several new challenges have been presented in the last few weeks. It is so easy to be the Grinch; to become discouraged, frustrated and let our hearts close.
What I find works so very, very well is quite simple. Focus on what is working. Really savor or be in the moment. Find those precious moments and make mental pictures to remember or write them down in a journal to reread later. Most importantly, breathe in those moments, sights or sounds. Always, stay in a place of gratitude and joy.
Cindy Lou Who must have been in contact with the researchers at the Institute of HeartMath ( www.Heartmath.com ) have found that the rhythm of our heartbeat dramatically affects how we feel. When we experience love, care, and appreciation, our heart rhythms become coherent, and we feel happier and less stressed. ( Click here to explore a wonderful product for controlling your heart rhthyms)
A new study just published shows that happiness is contagious. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97831171&sc=emaf
So this holiday season and into the new year, choose to “experience and give happiness”!
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