We are officially transitioning from Thanksgiving mode to the December rush. Before we turn the calendar page, let's anchor ourselves back in the "He" (Spiritual Health). It is so easy to let the "Them" (obligations, parties, shopping) crowd out the "He" in December. But peace is not found in a perfectly executed schedule; it is found in a centered soul. "Be still, and know that I am God." — Psalm 46:10. Notice it doesn't say "Be busy and know," or "Be perfect and know." It says Be Still. Action: Before you check your to-do list for next week, spend 5 minutes in silence or prayer. Ask God: What do You want for me this December?

The world says today is for rushing, buying, and doing. We say today is for Resting. Yesterday required a lot of emotional output. Whether it was amazing or draining, your "social battery" has likely been depleted. In our framework, we have to refill the "Me" bucket before we can move effectively into the Christmas season. Challenge: Resist the urge to launch immediately into the next thing. Wear the sweatpants. Eat the leftovers. Take the nap. Thought for the day: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28. Rest isn't laziness; it's a spiritual discipline. Question: On a scale of 1-10, how full is your energy tank today?

We talk a lot about the Origins Protocol—how our childhood shapes our reactions. There is no greater time for "Origin" stuff to pop up than when you are back around the people you grew up with! Holidays can be amazing, but they can also be triggering. You might feel like a teenager again around your parents, or feel old insecurities flaring up. Watch for your internal "Check Engine Light." - Is your chest tight? - Are you snapping at your kids/spouse? - Do you feel the urge to shut down or run away? These are signals that you are flooded. Do not try to resolve conflict when you are flooded. If the light comes on, take a "Time Out." Go to the bathroom, step outside for fresh air, or offer to run a quick errand. Regulate your nervous system before you engage. A 10-minute break can save the whole day. Application Question: What is your "go-to" move to calm down when you feel stress rising? (Deep breaths? A walk? Prayer?)