Good morning, Team! It’s Friday!

How did 2024 go for you? 

•Was it full steam ahead?

•Steady Eddy?

•Not so awesome?

•Total dumpster fire?

“Life” has a way of serving up a variety of slow-burning, energy-draining, and soul-crushing experiences that when the wrong combo hits you, it can be debilitating.

When you are down, it’s amazing how easy it can be to let situations or other people define who you are and how you’ll respond. Recovery is the best answer and most of us find a path to it, usually with the help of those close to us and invested in our well being.

*If you’re going through hell, keep on going.

*If you’re coming up for air, take your breath, rest, reflect and reengage.

*If you’re out of the woods but still hurting, disoriented or pulled backwards by negative thoughts…forgive. Forgive yourself, forgive your oppressors and separate the past from your future.

We all have our stories that shape us, our reactions, our disposition and our choices. Rather than get pulled into the negative cycle again and again and again…take the time necessary to plan the next, unique move you will make as a wiser, stronger, resilient person who has something more to show the world.

So much more

•Age doesn’t define us, but we do tend to use it as an excuse 

•Experiences like those mentioned above can be your casket or your catalyst. It is a choice and letting bad actors or shitty circumstances define the rest of your life is a total shame

I’ve seen my share of agony and I can wallow like a champ if I put my mind to it, or more correctly, when I don’t put my mind to it.

As you plow into 2025, take action!

You are so much more than your circumstances.

You have so much more to give than you have so far:

-charity

-grace

-mercy

-elegant solutions

-cherished friendships

-more minutes per week at the gym, taking walks or listening to live music

So,

•Flash that smile

•Share your heart with loved ones

•Make your list of what you plan to do better in 2025 and leave people wondering, what got into [Johnny/Jean/Karen]?

Have a blessed weekend!

Happy Holidays!

Prepare … to be So Much More

and remember

Eric