28 Dec 2024
dear december
Dear December,
You beautiful whirlwind. You glorious time warp. You delicious pile of spaghetti twirled up around my fork, with noodles that keep on going (thank you Ben for this important metaphor for December). 🍝
Every year I try with all my might to make you slow down, so I can savor you. But something about this year felt faster than ever. Christmas snuck up on me, but at least there was snow on the ground. And so many beautiful neighborhood lights.
I’m grateful for your quickness, I know you zoomed by because you were filled with magic, expansion, and deep reflection. I know these are all good reasons, but still I’m wrapping up this month with the inspiration to create the presence I crave to feel in December, all year long.
December, you are a threshold.
A bridge that invites me to look back and move forward. The great motivator. The great optimist. The provider of a chapter closed. The promise of a new page. A new day coming.
You took good care of me, and gave me so many reasons to see how good 2025 is going to be. You blessed me and reminded me that love and Christmas lights are more important than fictional deadlines we set for ourself.
You allowed me to travel in a snowstorm to see my niece’s adoption become finalized. You allowed me to spend Christmas with my other niece, cuddled up and playing pretend all night long. You allowed me good food and time with friends. You gifted me memorable moments by the fire with my family.
Dear December, you’re not over. There are still a few days to receive your blessings. To soak up your magic. To pass through your portal.
May it be one amazing moment after another.
With love,
Jenna
If you are feeling sentimental about December like me, I invite you into this space of reflection.
Whether you are a DSWL Planner (https://dearselfwithlove.etsy.com/listing/1834480165/2025-self-love-planner-daily-planner) user or not, this audio workshop is here to offer you heart-felt end of the month reflections, a guided meditation to help you pause in-between the energy of December and January, and make space for the new year ahead! I’m so happy you’re here and taking this time for yourself!
What You Can Expect —
* Reflection questions to help you connect with all that unfolded in December
* A 13 minute guided mediation in the middle of this workshop to help you build a bridge between December and January
* A brain dump & extra support check-in for the month of January
* January Goals, affirmations, habit tracking and self-love prompts
What You Need For The Audio Workshop —
* 45ish minutes
* A quiet cozy place you can nestle into without distractions
* Your DSWL Planner (https://dearselfwithlove.etsy.com/listing/1834480165/2025-self-love-planner-daily-planner), journal or blank paper
* Your fav writing utensils
* Environment enhancers to satisfy the senses and make this space intentional — hot cocoa, that candle you got as a gift, fidgets, your coziest sweater, and some background music that makes you happy!
When you’re done, let me know in the comments what your December highlights were and/or what your 2025 word of the year is going to be! I’ll meet you there!👇
With Love,
Jenna
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I am so grateful for your support!
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