Have you ever faced a challenge that felt insurmountable, leaving you feeling buried and defeated? This week's quote reminds us that these moments of darkness can be opportunities for growth and transformation. 

"Sometimes when you're in a dark place you think 

you've been buried, but you've actually been planted."

Christine Caine  

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A Care Package Curated just for You...

Meditation for when you feel stuck, Get Unstuck, Escape the Rut,etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72Apmaniss0

A song to remind you to never give up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoA8xkiuts0

Article: Why Hard Times Are Crucial
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/relationship-and-trauma-insights/202403/why-hard-times-are-crucial

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Wishing you a most beautiful day wherever this may find you!

What if you approached each day as if it were the best day of the year? This week's quote by Emerson challenges us to embrace every single day with optimism and gratitude. By choosing to see the positive in each day, we can shift our perspective and lead a joyful, fulfilling life. Rather than waiting for big moments, celebrate the beauty of the present.

"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year."  

Ralph Waldo Emerson

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This Week's Care Package

Meditation of the Week: For A Perfect Day | Inner Strength, Alignment, & Gratitude

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5Num5Pg8yo

Article: How to Have the Best Day of Your Life (No Matter What Happens)

https://www.chriswinfield.com/best-day-ever/

Question of the Week: To make you ponder a bit; 

If your 8-year-old self met you today, would they be proud or disappointed?

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Word for the Year Update. Here are the words selected by the Quote of the Week Members...

My word for 2025 is "SuperCoolHappyLoveBeing"! While it's actually several words combined into one, it was inspired by the Quote of the Week from December 2nd.  It is my hope that this word will remind me to accept myself fully without judgment, find happiness in who I am, and appreciate where I am in life. It will also remind me to discover joy in the present moment!  Let's see how it works out! 

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Wishing you a most beautiful day wherever this may find you!

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Remember: Make everyday a Masterpiece.  

What are you doing right now? Are you lost in thought about the past or worrying about the future? Or are you fully present, engaged in the moment? Let this week' quote be a constant reminder to savor the present moment. So let's step away from distractions and truly connect with the here and now.  

  Meditation: Be Present

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZToicYcHIOU

Article: Live in the Present Moment

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/human-beings-being-human/202201/live-better-being-more-present-in-the-moment

Rock & Roll Homeroom; Songs of the Week...

 

The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQetemT1sWc

Simon & Garfunkel - The Sounds of Silence 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fWyzwo1xg0

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Don't Forget about the One Word One Year Project for 2025!

Send in your Word/Motto/Mantra and receive a free Screensaver!

Here are the words that been sent in so far: Resilience; Abundance; Clarity; 

Gratitude; Intention; Purpose; Balance; Courage; Wellness; Consistence; Vision & Let it Go

Not Sure of your word? Try this...

What were the top 5 moments of 2024? Why were these moments so special? What 

Word/Motto/Phrase could remind you to bring more of those moments into your 2025?

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Wishing you a most beautiful day wherever this may find you!

Even though the new year is already underway, the possibilities for growth and change remain boundless. This week's quote from Vern McLellan serves as a powerful reminder that our future isn't solely determined by the passage of time, but by our proactive engagement in shaping it. Remember: "You've got the power to write your own story.

  

"What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year." 

Vern McLellan

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This Week's Care Package

Article: "The Science of Fresh Starts: Why New Beginnings Matter"
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/4000-mondays/202412/fresh-starts-the-psychology-behind-new-year-motivation

Podcast: "Hidden Brain: Fresh Starts"
https://www.npr.org/2023/01/02/1146148045/fresh-starts

Rock & Roll Homeroom: Fresh Start Songs

"A New Day Has Come" - Celine Dion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaGLVS5b_ZY

"New Beginning" - Tracy Chapman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oYfwkP9OzA

"Beautiful Day" - U2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co6WMzDOh1o

"Brand New Day"- Sting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cA46ZNjrzeY

"Starting Over" - Chris Stapleton 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GPwT9SqZ2w

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OneWord | One Year Project | Your Guide for 2025

A Quote of the Week Project since 2008

Based on this week’s quote along with the attached Reflection Exercises, 

choose a word or phrase to be your compass for 2025. This word could reflect:

• Who you want to BE rather than what you want to DO?
• Your vision for personal growth
• Your focus for the next 365 days
• What do I want to feel this coming year?
• What kind of experiences do I want to have?
• What results, effects, or changes do I want to see?

Share your chosen word and receive a free custom poster (Regular price: $49.99)

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Wishing you a most beautiful day wherever this may find you!