Hello friends,
If you’d like to listen to this letter, click here and I’ll read it to you.
As you read this holiday message, I’m picturing all the different ways you might be spending this day. Perhaps you’re surrounded by family, sharing laughter and opening gifts or playing games. Maybe you have a glass of wine in hand, busy preparing a festive feast. Or perhaps you’re spending the day quietly on your own, by circumstance or by choice. Whatever your situation, I want to send you my heartfelt wishes for peace, joy, and hope this holiday season.
If you joined me for the 24 days of sacred traditions through my holiday advent calendar, I hope it brought inspiration for your own traditions and added a touch of joy to your season. What you may not have realized is that there was a deeper theme woven throughout.
Each tradition was thoughtfully crafted around the pillars of stillness, creativity, and connection—the essence of what makes the holidays, and life itself, truly meaningful.
2024 has been a year of awakening for me—AWAKEN was my word of the year, and it has truly lived up to its promise. I’ve been blessed to embrace profound stillness practices that allowed me to awaken to my dreams and deepest intentions.
This stillness was both challenged and deepened by life events, from an automobile accident in May to the recent passing of my beloved mom. These moments, though difficult, offered opportunities for growth and reflection.
Creativity has also been at an all-time high this year, flowing through projects and passions that have brought immense joy and fulfillment.
And then there’s connection—a theme that has been instrumental in everything I’ve done. From heartfelt moments with family, to cherished interactions with new and old friends, to the invaluable guidance of mentors, and most importantly, a deeper connection with myself, it’s been a year of profound interconnectedness.
As I reflect on 2024, I am filled with gratitude for the lessons, challenges, and joys that have shaped this incredible journey.
And now, I’m brimming with excitement for all that’s to come in 2025! There are some incredible things on the horizon, and I can’t wait to share them with you. Here’s just a little sneak peek—but stay tuned, because there’s so much more to come in the early new year!
"As we celebrate the magic of the season, may your heart be filled with peace, joy, and gratitude for all that 2024 has brought. Wishing you love and light this holiday season and a bright, beautiful start to 2025. I can’t wait to see what the new year holds!"
Hello Laurie,
I hope you had a magical Christmas Day!
Your comment is bringing me so much joy—thank you for sharing! I'm absolutely over the moon that my Advent calendar resonated with you and brought meaning to your season. 😊
Commercialism has become such a challenge. I love that you have found a calmer, more beautiful way to approach the season.
I'd love you to share along the way some of your pagan traditions and rituals.
Warmly,
Kathy
Thank you Kathy, I have so enjoyed following along with your advent calendar and then to hear your beautiful soothing voice in this audio message was delightful.
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