Happy Sunday my GOLDEN friend !

Psst...don't miss the exclusive sale on my books at the end of this email. :)

Last weekend we celebrated Thanksgiving with extended family, plus our 40th wedding anniversary (actual date was last June) and had a high tea birthday party for my 60th (so fun!) Unfortunately in the midst of it all, last week's email got a bit buried and I didn't get it out! It's taken most of this week to catch my breath and process the lovely time we had. . . and clean up the house from hosting it all! :)

December is a month filled with reflection for me. As I sit by the Christmas tree and review the past year, I begin to think about my hopes and goals for the coming year. You see, I'm a "simmerer" who likes to put ideas into a mental pot and let it bubble all month long. 

Rarely do I have an epiphany. 

Mostly, things slowly boil down to essentials, or maybe "essences" of thoughts.

I write them down and then sit on them a bit longer. Sometimes I can't quiiiiiiiite put my finger on a feeling or a vision, but it helps immensely to see my words on the page.

Eventually, clarity comes.

Writing has always been my way to process. Along the way those ideas and stories have made their way into books that have impacted people all around the world. Simple stories, really. But ones that touch the heart...because they've come from MY heart.

I'm still astounded by it. 

Now, here's a little gold nugget for your week:

Journaling brings clarity.

In order to move forward with confidence in life, CLARITY is something that we all wish for and need. So often we feel confused or fuzzy about "what we are supposed to do next," and as a result we are immobilized by indecision and doubt.

Do you know what I'm saying? Raise your hand if this is you. (cough, cough)

We want epiphanies to offer a lighted, obvious pathway toward success...and sadly they rarely happen.

That's why journaling is so important for those of us who want to make an impact with our lives. Perhaps, like me, you're a simmerer--and not a JUMP OFF YOUR COUCH WITH INSTANT INSPIRATION type of person. Or, maybe you DO jump off your couch, I don't know. All good! 

Either way, writing down your thoughts, emotions, half-baked ideas and private musings is a powerful way--the most powerful way I know of--to get clarity. 

You may not see it right away, but eventually things bubble, simmer, and boil down to the essence of who you are and what you're meant to do next.

Let's talk about this more next week.

With love,

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I'm saying THANK YOU by offering an exclusive sale to my readers. 

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Merry Christmas!

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