12 Ways Meditation Can Give You More Joy and Less Stress During the Holidays: Day 5

Led by Asatar Bair. Day 5 Meditation: Give more to others. Focus on what you're giving rather than what you're receiving. When you feel stretched, the last thing you want to hear is that you should give more. You're probably saying, "don’t I already give enough? What about my needs?" We often give in a tactical way, as in, "I'll give you this, so that you will then give me that." This isn't really giving, it's more like a transaction. Not only that, it's probably not going to work, because this, so that you will then give me that." This isn't really giving, it's more like a transaction. Not only that, it's probably not going to work, because it's not focused on the real issue at hand. Other people are unlikely to do what we want or expect, leading to disappointment and frustration when your needs are not met. Meditation provides a way to give your heart and soul what you truly need at the deepest level, so that you don't look to the outside to fill inner needs.