- Focus more on the gift of presence than the gift of presents—we need far more connectedness in our lives and far less “stuff.”
- Create prayer and/or meditation time—just ten minutes can calm body and soul.
- Reduce noise—replace the blare of the TV with soft music . . . or just the welcome sounds of silence.
- Stay home—the malls and shopping centers distract us from our true centers.
- Rediscover the family meal—experience the gift of sitting together around the table with all technology silenced.