<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Stocking fillers for the soul Archives - Braving Boundaries</title> <atom:link href="https://bravingboundaries.com/tag/stocking-fillers-for-the-soul/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://bravingboundaries.com/tag/stocking-fillers-for-the-soul/</link> <description>PROFESSIONAL LIFE COACHING & TRAINING</description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 01:30:22 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-ZA</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <image> <url>https://bravingboundaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Asset-1.svg</url> <title>Stocking fillers for the soul Archives - Braving Boundaries</title> <link>https://bravingboundaries.com/tag/stocking-fillers-for-the-soul/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>Stocking Stuffers for the Soul</title> <link>https://bravingboundaries.com/stocking-stuffers-for-the-soul/</link> <comments>https://bravingboundaries.com/stocking-stuffers-for-the-soul/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[friedaL2020]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 01:30:08 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Celebrations & Festivities]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Self-care]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Christmas self-care ideas]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Christmas wellness tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Creative Christmas traditions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Holiday self-compassion practices]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Meaningful Christmas gifts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mindful Christmas gifts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mindful gifting ideas]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Self-care during the holidays]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Simple joys of Christmas]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Small gifts for happiness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Soulful stocking stuffers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Stocking fillers for the soul]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://bravingboundaries.com/?p=235049</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a href="https://bravingboundaries.com/stocking-stuffers-for-the-soul/">Stocking Stuffers for the Soul</a> appeared first on <a href="https://bravingboundaries.com">Braving Boundaries</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_0 et_section_regular" > <div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_0"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_0 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h5><strong><span style="color: #be9727;"><em>WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a style="color: #be9727; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://legalwhizz.wixsite.com/thelegalbelletrist">THE LEGAL BELLETRIST</a></span> </em></span></strong></h5> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As this time of year rolls around, the stores are suitably decorated with tinsel and twine, complimented by festive twinkly lights and sprays of snow. Mulled wine (or hot chocolate – with marshmallows – for the non-drinkers) is being served at Christmas markets, and a vast selection of cliched Christmas themed music is playing in every store you visit. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And you suddenly find yourself getting the festive cheer – as you usually do – as Christmas draws near. A smile decorates your face as you allow your mind to drift thinking about the upcoming festivities …</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s the get-together’s, the catchups, the long lunches and “</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">ooh I shouldn’t have had that second helping</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">” dinners. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s the impromptu drinks with old friends and the hugs from aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews – a little longer and a little tighter as you haven’t seen them in a while. </span> </p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_0"> <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="2000" height="1500" src="https://bravingboundaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/friends-meeting-at-christmas-canva.jpg" alt="" title="friends meeting at christmas - canva" class="wp-image-235067" /></span> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s reminiscing about moments shared with loved ones lost during the year. Acknowledging that their place at the table will be missed – an empty seat where a smile once sat. You toast to them – wherever they may be.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s playing silly board games with your family – because only they can take your competitiveness. It’s wearing reindeer ears with your friends, because only they understand your quirky side. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s one drink too many and calling Ubers to get home. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s watching Love Actually for maybe the umpteenth time because it’s your “classic” Christmas movie. Shedding tears at the same spot every year.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s putting a bow-tie on your pooch or kitty, so they too look dapper for Christmas lunch. They’re part of the family after all.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You start to get a little excited because </span><b><i>it’s well and truly Christmas!</i></b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And at that realisation, you find yourself with a list. After all, what’s Christmas without the gifts? Gifts for family and friends that seem endless, and you only have a few days left. The only things you know for sure (kind of) is that you need something sentimental for mom, something practical for dad, something suitably sporty and nifty for your husband or conversely something sparkly for your wife. Your siblings (if you have them) can each get a bottle of something alcoholic (and suitably priced) and your nieces and nephews (again if you have them) can each get the latest PS5 game. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It seems ok. You’re sure everyone will like them. After all – who doesn’t like a bottle of cognac (except for people who don’t drink cognac of course)?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">But something feels a little off. Like you haven’t quite put your all into your gift list this year. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And then it hits you…</span></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Stocking stuffers for the soul </strong></h2></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_1"> <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" width="2000" height="1500" src="https://bravingboundaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Christmas-stockings-hanging-above-open-fire-canva.jpg" alt="Making memories on a holiday party by hobo_018 from Getty Images Signature" title="Christmas stockings hanging above open fire - canva" class="wp-image-235069" /></span> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The thing you love the most about Christmas is the time spent with those that mean the most. It’s making memories. It’s relishing the stories you all tell and the memories you all share. It’s about more than just the gifts – at least to you it is – it’s about the moments that touch your soul in a way that another bath product or bottle of whisky just can’t. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">So instead of just a PS5 game you want to fill each nearest and dearest’s Christmas Stocking up with things that are more meaningful, like – </span></p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_1 et_pb_gutters1"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_pb_column_1 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_2"> <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://bravingboundaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1.png" alt="" title="1" class="wp-image-1486" /></span> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et_pb_column_2 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Something that’s better than caroling</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – nothing truly expresses an emotion like a melody. Why not stuff your spouse’s or partner’s stocking with a bespoke song that tells them exactly how you feel. Compose the lyrics, choose the genre, pick the singer. Make it truly special. Talk about a special memory or use a pet name only you know about. It’s a gift that the two of you can listen to for years to come. They can replay it, whenever the mood strikes and hey it may even become “your song” something you both sing along to on road trips. It comes from the heart, it takes effort and creativity, and it’s something that they will never forget. You can try </span><a href="https://play.songfinch.com/1816/ph6-2?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=21281130922&utm_content=161810579883_713133599708_21281130922&utm_term=songfinch&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsOq6BhDuARIsAGQ4-zjS_oeWDJ-IvYUbx4sb2stOZkiHgCgPmgevzHT4_bo4RYsC6j3Qpx8aAiLGEALw_wcB" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Songfinch</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> as a port of first call. </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Give the gift of song. </span></i></p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_2 et_pb_gutters1"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_pb_column_3 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_3"> <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://bravingboundaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2.png" alt="" title="2" class="wp-image-1487" /></span> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et_pb_column_4 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Pawcious prints on your heart</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">– pets are often the heart of our homes and the centre of our lives. There are many of us that don’t have – for various reasons – children of our own and instead have fur-babies. These furry children are our family. Why not give your animal obsessed family member a way to immortalise their pawcious babies paws with a </span><a href="https://ohsoprecious.co.uk/products/pet-paw-print-kit" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">non-toxic paw print ink pad kit</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">? </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Give the gift of immortality.</span></i></p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_3 et_pb_gutters1"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_pb_column_5 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_4"> <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://bravingboundaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/3.jpg" alt="" title="3" class="wp-image-1488" /></span> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et_pb_column_6 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Gingerbread, cinnamon and chailiciousness</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – for the bakers in the family, why not gift them with a selection of spices that they can use to bake delectable Christmas treats? Not only does it provide them with something fun to do over the holidays, but it will also make their home smell of Christmas – delicious, warm, cinnamony, gingery goodness. It’s also a creative pursuit that can take stressed, heavy minds away from whatever is ailing them – and best of all – there is something scrumptious to snack on afterwards. </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Give the gift of spice.</span></i></p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_4"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_7 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_5"> <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" width="2000" height="1500" src="https://bravingboundaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image-of-gingerbread-men-on-cooking-bench-canva.jpg" alt="Cup of Christmas Cocoa by Sebastian Moldoveanu's Images" title="image of gingerbread men on cooking bench - canva" class="wp-image-235068" /></span> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_5 et_pb_gutters1"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_pb_column_8 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_6"> <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://bravingboundaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/4.png" alt="" title="4" class="wp-image-1489" /></span> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et_pb_column_9 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Holly jolly blooms</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">– for those with a green thumb (or even those who </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">want</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to have a green thumb) why not gift them with seeds of an exotic or rare plant or perhaps their favourite plant or flower? They can plant them – whether in their garden or in a pot on their windowsill. Not only will it give them a sense of purpose but will also give them a sense of accomplishment throughout the year to come – watching something grow is so fulfilling. </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Give the gift of blooms.</span></i></p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_6 et_pb_gutters1"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_pb_column_10 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_7"> <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://bravingboundaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/5.png" alt="" title="5" class="wp-image-1490" /></span> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et_pb_column_11 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>A Beary Christmas</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – for those that have lost someone during the year, Christmas can be such a difficult, lonely time of the year. You obviously can’t bring the person back, but you can give them a little solace. If you’re able to, get a piece of clothing that the person who has now passed wore or another item that they were never without, like a lucky chain and make a memory bear – a teddy bear that’s made from the item of clothing or a bear that’s wearing the chain. Something joyful that they can hold onto. Something that they can have in their sight daily. Something that will bring a smile to their face. You can try any one of these memory bear makers that can help you craft a truly special bear </span><a href="https://marteddies.co.za/Memory-Bears/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">marteddies</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">; </span><a href="https://www.mymemorybears.co.za/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">mymemorybears</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">; </span><a href="https://infinitykeepsakegifts.co.uk/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsOq6BhDuARIsAGQ4-ziMFwICA8rKEt3LiTcit_iAhTNpjq_4Gbb7QS9CTjKKX_OM2FYUGkMaAhSdEALw_wcB" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">infinitykeepsakegiftsuk</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">; </span><a href="https://memorylaneboutique.com/product/18-memory-bear/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">memorylaneboutiqueusa</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Give the gift of a special memory.</span></i></p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_7"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_12 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We hope that the above soulful stocking stuffers have given you a few good ideas should you choose to go the sentimental route this Christmas. But know this – whatever you choose to give your loved ones, give it from the heart. Don’t be pressurised into spending more than you can afford – no one that cares for you would want you to get yourself into financial hardship over a gift.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Whichever way you choose to celebrate (or not celebrate) this Festive Season, we hope that you do so with merriment, with laughter, in good health and in high spirits. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We hope that you will be surrounded by those you care for and about and those that return the gesture. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We hope that you enjoy yourself, enjoy the company and have time to enjoy a moment alone – we know how overwhelming the holiday season can be. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We hope that you can get some rest to recoup and regather your thoughts and your energy – it has been a mixed bag kind of year, and everyone is tired. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Last but certainly not least – from both of us – we wish you a Holiday Season filled with love, good food, great company, lots of laughter and memories in the making! </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We look forward to writing for you all again in 2025!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">All our festive wishes, </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alicia & Frieda xxx</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_8"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_13 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_8"> <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2000" height="1500" src="https://bravingboundaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Image-of-frieda-and-alicia-christmas-greetingds-canva.jpg" alt="" title="Image of frieda and alicia christmas greetingds - canva" class="wp-image-235065" /></span> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider_position_bottom et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_9 et_pb_gutters1"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_pb_column_14 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_9"> <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://bravingboundaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Alicia-Koch-The-Legal-Belletrist.jpg" alt="" title="Alicia Koch - The Legal Belletrist" class="wp-image-1704" /></span> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et_pb_column_15 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner">About the Author, <strong><em>Alicia Koch, Founder of The Legal Belletrist.</em></strong> Alicia, an admitted attorney with over 10 years PQE, and now a legal writer and researcher, has established The Legal Belletrist to assist companies (in different sectors) to write well-researched articles that speak to each company’s core business, enabling growth and commercialism.</p> <p>Click here to visit <a href="https://legalwhizz.wixsite.com/thelegalbelletrist">The Legal Belletrist website</a>. <strong>Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">[email protected]</a> </strong></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>The post <a href="https://bravingboundaries.com/stocking-stuffers-for-the-soul/">Stocking Stuffers for the Soul</a> appeared first on <a href="https://bravingboundaries.com">Braving Boundaries</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://bravingboundaries.com/stocking-stuffers-for-the-soul/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>