A Holy Nights Practice

 

 

Day 1.  DECEMBER   Remember events of the month.

Sense of Touch:  Pay attention to how you relate to your physical environment today.

Was there something that “touched” you deeply this year?

 

Day 2.  NOVEMBER  Remember the events of the month.

Sense of Life:  Give yourself some bodily care today.

What part of your life needs more loving nourishment?

 

Day 3.  OCTOBER     Remember the events of the month.

Sense of Movement:  Go for a walk in nature today.

What has moved/changed the most in your life this year?

 

Day 4.  SEPTEMBER    Remember the events of the month.

Sense of Balance:  Watch your breathing today.

How do you find your center when you are out of balance in your soul?

 

Day 5.  AUGUST   Remember the events of the month.

Sense of Smell:  Notice today what memories are evoked by particular smells.

When do you follow your “nose”, your instincts?

 

Day 6.  JULY   Remember the events of the month.

Sense of Taste:  Cook and share a meal with someone today.

What images draw you in, like the taste of something yummy?

 

Day 7.  JUNE   Remember the events of the month.

Sense of Sight/Color:  Look for experiences of color in your day.

What colors predominate I your life and which are missing?

 

Day 8.  MAY   Remember the events of the month.

Sense of Warmth:  Do something artistically creative today.

What about your past year was new and creative?

 

Day 13.  The Thirteenth Night: Review the last six days and nights.  What “seeds” are in your contemplation that could be planted as intentions for the coming year?

 

Day 9.  APRIL  Remember the events of the month.

Sense of Hearing:  Check in with a friend today.

What nourishes you in your relationships?

 

Day 10.  MARCH   Remember the events of the month.

Sense of Word:  Read some poetry today.

What do you treasure about your work with the children?

Day 11.  FEBRUARY  Remember the events of the month.

Sense of Thought:  Write a poem today.

What three things made this year unique?

 

Day 12.  JANUARY   Remember the events of the month.

Sense of the Ego of the Other:  Notice and relish the light as it moves through the day in your house.

Think of a dark moment in the year and how the light returned or you brought light to resolve the situation.