Three tools for happy, healthy gatherings, by Rohan Gunatillake

<p>Learn these calming techniques to help navigate tricky family dynamics, the challenges of disconnecting from work, and the loneliness that can arise at even the most joyful times of year. Notice them, name them, release them.</p><p>Each episode of Meditative Story combines the emotional pull of first-person storytelling with immersive music and gentle mindfulness prompts. Read the transcript for this story at:&nbsp;<a href="https://meditativestory.com/russ-ellis/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://meditativestory.com</a></p><p>Sign up for the Meditative Story newsletter, to get a timely episode reminder and a mini meditation in your inbox:&nbsp;<a href="http://eepurl.com/gyDGgD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/gyDGgD</a></p><p>NEW: Become a member of Meditative Story to support the show as we move away from a corporate advertising model. Your annual membership supports making the show available for free! More:&nbsp;<a href="http://meditativestory.com/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://meditativestory.com/membership</a></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>