Celebrating our deeper spiritual essence at Christmas

On Christmas Day, I take a moment to reflect on the deeper meaning of this special time. Beyond the beautiful celebration of Jesus' birth 2000 years ago, Christmas speaks to something universal—the birth of the Christ child within each of us. This Christ child represents our deepest spiritual essence, the bridge between our humanity and divinity. It’s a reminder that no matter our background, we are all connected to something greater. When we nurture this connection regularly—through stillness, reflection, and being present—we allow it to flourish.  May this Christmas remind us of our divine nature and inspire us to nurture that light within, allowing it to shine brightly in the world.  . . I'm James Hands, Holistic Psychologist and Spiritual Hypnotherapist, and creator of Awaken Therapy. I have trained in and developed various powerful modalities to make your childhood trauma healing journey as safe and manageable as possible. I know the courage and persistence required for profound change, so I offer patient, caring support in all my connections. I believe you deserve to have access to powerful, effective tools, techniques and supports in timely and affordable ways. Alongside individual sessions, I have committed myself to providing you with a variety of affordable tools and courses. Each course is filled with practical education, powerful tools and accessible aids you can begin to use right away. I am also in the process of writing a book - From Trauma Survivor to Soul Warrior due to be published September 2025 Disclaimer: this episode is for education and information purposes only. It does not constitute individual advice and the information contained may not be applicable or appropriate for everyone. If you need support, consider seeking individualised support from a qualified health professional.