Advent calendar with laughter!

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A Advent calendar with laughter? Yes, it will do us all a world of good!

Ah… when an idea takes root in our minds and materializes quickly and, above all, easily, it’s a good idea! It also means that the time has come for the idea to come to life.

A few weeks ago – just 3 weeks in fact – I had the idea of creating an advent calendar calendar. A calendar where I’d be live with you, laughing every day from December 1 to 25 inclusive, to help us all (and I include myself in the group!) decompress and arrive at the holidays lighter-hearted, more relaxed and smiling.

I know how much the daily practice of intentional laughter can help. I know because I practice it! hahaha!

And yet…

I’m just like you.

I often arrive on December 24th“tongue-tied“, tired, stressed, running… I have to be on the road for hours to get to my destination. I want everything to go well with my family, to see as many people as possible (I live several hours’ drive from my family), to spend quality time with my parents…

Closing my financial year before I leave, closing all open files, making sure that payments have been made and that “nothing is lying around”.

I’m getting ready to leave for my family with a certain sense of urgency. Don’t forget anything, don’t leave anything behind (I’ll be 4 hours away), plan as much as possible (thanks to my lists!). And because I have a slightly different diet, I also have to plan several menus to bring with me.

It’s the same thing every year!

I don’t feel like laughing!

I’ve noticed that it’s precisely when I least want it that I need it most!

So, as the holidays approach, I’m offering those of you who, like me, may not feel like laughing (too much in the gut, as one friend put it) but badly need to, the chance to join me daily for 15 minutes of liberation and joy.

Libération! Isn’t that a bit much?

Yes, liberation. And no, that’s not too strong. Because we’ll be taking the time to “shake off the dust and the stress” at the start of each program, so that we can then allow ourselves to laugh intentionally and fill up on good humor.

15 minutes. It’s very simple, and it’s more than enough time to recharge our batteries before continuing (or ending) our day. Above all, it’s 15 minutes FOR YOURSELF, a chance to recharge your batteries and get your zygomatic muscles working, making the preparations and the festivities themselves smoother and more serene.

What does daily practice mean?

It creates a HABITUDE. It really does change things, making them happier and lighter. Promise-promise!

I even thought about people who might like to the calendar as a gift for friends or relatives.! (click on the link)

And, of course, to those who have the good idea of doing the calendar as a team! For groups of 10, the individual rate is $25. Think about it! 1 per day for a lighter heart, a smiling face, more patience, creativity and tolerance!

You’re afraid of running out…

Don’t worry, I’m going to make the recordings available for 24 hours every day. You’ll be doing “with me” but on repeat!

Believe me, we’ll all be arriving at December 25 with a healthy, well-established habit to carry us through the final days of 2023… with a smile on our faces!

Would you like to join me in laughing at your Advent Calendar?

I look forward to seeing you on December 1st at noon, Quebec time (6pm FR).

Can’t wait!

Laughter, joy and health

Linda

OH! And it will be bilingual! Advent with Laughter!

P.S. If you like the idea of participating as a team, contact me by e-mail so I can organize your group! info@yogadurire.com

 

 

 

 

Life as a game of Solitaire

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Often in the evening, to “soften me up” and get me to sleep, or when I don’t sleep at night, I get out my old iPod and play Solitaire.

Don’t judge me and don’t tell me that blue light prevents sleep! HAHAHA! For me, who sets the brightness to a minimum, it’s just the opposite.

And I keep doing it because it keeps me from THINKING. You know the little hamster that rolls around in your head? Well, I keep it busy with this game.

I move the cards to make sequences and try to do it as quickly as possible to beat my records. Without forcing or stressing.

I’ve already managed to complete the suites in 51 seconds! 51 SECONDS!

On the table of statistics for the 15 fastest successes, I see that my slowest performance was 57 seconds.

Why am I telling you this? Not to brag (although I do think I’m pretty efficient! HAHA), but to share with you a thought that came to me over the weekend as I was completing suites in one minute and others in over 2 minutes.

The FLOW

You know that expression, being in the flow? When everything’s going swimmingly, when the stars are aligned, when everything’s just right.

In short, when everything we do works perfectly. Flow is like a freshly paved road on which there are few cars to slow us down or stop us. It’s a smooth ride. See the image?

I’ve found that, on the occasions when I manage to do the suites in a minute or less, nothing seems to slow me down. The cards are easy to place. I quickly SEE what’s possible. My finger is nimble and moves quickly across the touch screen. And best of all… Most of all, I seem to be out of time.

I’m always amazed at the results, because I lose track of time. That minute seems like an eternity! It seems to me that I’ve taken much longer to complete all the sequences, and then I see 58 seconds!

It’s crazy, isn’t it?

The weather

You make things that seem to take a long time, when in fact they don’t?

I remember when I was a teenager, I couldn’t wait to turn 18… or 21. And how slowly time passed! HAHAHA!

We have a strange notion of time.

When you’re waiting your turn to see the doctor who’s keeping you waiting, it’s a long wait. And our favorite artist’s show never lasts long enough.

Do you ever find that time is a strange notion?

Back to my Solitaire game…

I also sometimes “take back” moves and redo an operation. You may think I’m “cheating”, but I see it more as a strategic retreat to try and succeed in the end.

When this happens, it’s because I haven’t been paying attention and I’ve missed a shot. When I SEE it, I go back and play better. Just like in life.

Other times, I challenge myself and don’t care about the stopwatch: having my year of birth as the result (it’s only happened to me once so far), an odd or even number, a certain number as the final result… In short, any challenge is good enough! Whether I complete the series or not, I’m satisfied. Just like in life!

Good night!

Laughter, joy and health

Linda