Welcome to the last quote of 2025!  As we stand at the threshold between years, it’s natural to feel both the weight of what has shaped us and the lightness of what might still unfold.  The T.S. Elliot's quote invites us to see transitions as natural turning points—in other words, Every phrase, action, or moment is both an end and a beginning, part of an ongoing flow.

"What we call the beginning is often the end
And to make an end is to make a beginning.
The end is where we start from." 

T.S. Eliot

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Based on the quote; questions to ask yourself for deeper introspection

1. What am I ready to end so that something new can begin?
2. How can I honor both the completion of this year and the fresh start ahead?
3. What wisdom from this year's endings will guide my new beginnings?

Meditation of the Week: Transitions and New Beginnings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x0vgPjYjew

Article: The Psychology of New Beginnings https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/changepower/201212/the-psychology-fresh-starts

Interesting Website: Poetry and Reflection Year-End https://www.poetryfoundation.org/

Mantras (based on this week's quote...) 

Endings birth new starts. | Circle closes, circle opens— From end, beginning.

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

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PS RETURN OF THE ONE WORD/ONE YEAR PROJECT FOR 2026 | A Quote of the Week Tradition since 2008!

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?

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 Welcome to the Quote of the Week ~ Thoughtful quotes that hopefully inspire and brighten your day!

As the year draws to a close, do you feel the magic of this season of wonder? 

Albert Schweitzer reminds us about the miracle of existence:

"Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again into instant flame 

by an encounter with another human being." 

Albert Schweitzer

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Based on the quote; questions to ask yourself for deeper introspection

1. Who has rekindled my inner light when it was dim?
2. How can I be a source of encouragement for others who are struggling?
3. What encounters have transformed me in unexpected ways?

Meditation of the Week: Connecting with Others https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li-Bb0EYnJM

Article: The Healing Power of Human Connection https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-health-benefits-of-strong-relationships-2010113051

Interesting Website: Albert Schweitzer Fellowship https://www.schweitzerfellowship.org/

A Mantra for the Week (based on this week's quote...):  Light can flicker low. Another soul rekindles flame— We heal each other.

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

 Welcome to the Quote of the Week ~ Thoughtful quotes that hopefully inspire and brighten your day! During this season of giving, have you considered the gift of your presence? Ram Dass offers timeless wisdom about being fully here:

"The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear." Ram Dass

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Based on the quote; questions to ask yourself for deeper introspection

1. What am I missing because my mind is too busy to listen?
2. How can I create more space for silence in my daily life?
3. What is my inner wisdom trying to tell me if I would just be still?

Meditation of the Week: Silent Listening

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHnE_5eGLs0

Article: The Power of Quiet

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-power-of-quiet/

Interesting Website: Ram Dass Love Serve Remember Foundation

https://www.ramdass.org/

A Mantras (based on this week's quote...) 

Silence speaks volumes. | In stillness, truth makes itself Known to patient hearts.

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

 Welcome to the Quote of the Week ~ Thoughtful quotes that hopefully inspire and brighten your day! 

As we enter the final month of the year, do you feel ready to embrace new beginnings? 

Nelson Mandela reminds us that every ending contains a seed of possibility:

"There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living." 

Nelson Mandela

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Based on the quote; questions to ask yourself for deeper introspection

1. Where in my life am I playing it safe instead of pursuing my potential?
2. What would I attempt if I knew I couldn't fail?
3. How can I honor the life I'm truly capable of living?

Meditation of the Week: Expanding Your Vision 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyJ79xWZ_l4

Article: Living Up to Your Potential

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cutting-edge-leadership/201103/are-you-living-your-potential

Interesting Website: Nelson Mandela Foundation

https://www.nelsonmandela.org/

Mantras based on this week's quote... 

Don't settle for small. | Your life can be magnificent | 

Passion lights the way. | December is a doorway—walk through.

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

 Welcome to the Quote of the Week ~ Thoughtful quotes that hopefully inspire and brighten your day! On this Thanksgiving week, do you feel the warmth of gratitude in your heart?  

John F. Kennedy reminds us of gratitude's true nature:

"We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives." 

John F. Kennedy

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Based on the quote; questions to ask yourself for deeper introspection

1. Who has made a difference in my life that I haven't properly thanked?
2. How can I express appreciation not just feel it?
3. What would happen if I made gratitude an active practice, not just a feeling?

Meditation of the Week: Thanksgiving Meditation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79ltTxBmIJE

Article: The Power of Expressing Gratitude 

https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier

Interesting Website: Gratitude Journal Ideas 

https://gratefuSlness.org/

Some Mantras for this Thanksgiving Week:

Pause and give thanks now. | Words of gratitude transform | Hearts that give receive.

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Wishing you a most BEAUTIFUL Thanksgiving Holiday wherever this may find you!

 As Thanksgiving approaches, this week’s quote reminds us that gratitude isn’t reserved for a single holiday—it’s a way of seeing that can soften the daily stresses and awaken calm, meaning and a sense of joy. Especially in the swirl of holiday preparations, a thankful heart helps us pause, notice, and receive the quiet abundance already around us.

"The thankful heart opens our eyes to a multitude

of blessings that continually surround us." 

James E. Faust

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Three questions to ask yourself based on the above quote...

What blessings in my life have I overlooked because I’ve been focused on what’s missing?
When was the last time I felt truly thankful, and what did that moment reveal to me?
How might cultivating a thankful heart change the way I perceive daily challenges or routines?

Meditation of the Week: Interconnectedness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw1rXqeKUAM

Article: 5 Daily Practices to Recognize Your Everyday Blessings

5 Daily Practices to Recognize Your Everyday Blessings

Songs for the Week:

Count Your Blessings (Instead of Sheep) — Irving Berlin / Bing Crosby

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1s6DpZJkZ8.

What a Wonderful World — Louis Armstrong 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBrd_3VMC3c.

2 Mantras to keep in mind...

"Small gifts, vast life." |  "A thankful heart sees every blessing."

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

 Welcome to the Quote of the Week ~ Thoughtful quotes that hopefully inspire and brighten your day!  

Have you ever considered how your struggles might be preparing you for something greater? 

Leonard Cohen offers profound insight about transformation:

"There is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in."

Leonard Cohen

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Based on the quote; questions to ask yourself for deeper introspection

1. What "cracks" in my life have actually allowed new light to enter?
2. How can I reframe my imperfections as openings for growth?
3. What wisdom have I gained through my most difficult experiences?

Meditation of the Week: Finding Light in Darkness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwQkfoKPs7Q

Article: Post-Traumatic Growth
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/post-traumatic-growth

Interesting Website: 

Leonard Cohen's Legacy...
 https://www.leonardcohen.com/

Remember...

Broken places heal.
Through cracks, new light finds its way—
Wounds become windows.

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

 Welcome to the Quote of the Week ~ Thoughtful quotes that hopefully inspire and brighten your day!  Do you sometimes feel like giving up on your dreams? Paulo Coelho reminds us that the universe conspires to help those who persist:

"And, when you want something, 
all the universe conspires in helping 

you to achieve it."
Paulo Coelho

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(Articles, videos, podcasts, thought provokers, and other nutrients for these challenging times...)

Based on the quote; questions to ask yourself for deeper introspection

1. What dream have I abandoned that still whispers to my heart?
2. How can I align my actions with my deepest desires?
3. What signs of support am I missing because I'm focused on obstacles?

Meditation of the Week: Manifestation and Trust https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmKtyeQ9Itk

Article: The Psychology Behind The Alchemist https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201404/the-alchemist-psychology-behind-following-your-dreams

Interesting Website: Paulo Coelho's Official Site https://paulocoelhoblog.com/

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

 Welcome to the Quote of the Week ~ Thoughtful quotes that hopefully inspire and brighten your day!  

As Halloween approaches, do you ever think about the masks we wear? 

Oscar Wilde challenges us to consider authenticity. 

"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." 

Oscar Wilde

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Based on the quote; questions to ask yourself for deeper introspection

1. What masks do I wear to fit in, and what do they cost me?
2. When do I feel most authentically myself?
3. How can I have the courage to show up as I truly am?

Meditation of the Week: Authentic Self-Expression

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQO4RYjdCfE

Article: The Psychology of Authenticity

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-courage-be-present/201001/authenticity

Interesting Website: Oscar Wilde Society

https://www.oscarwildesociety.co.uk/

Remember: You are one of a kind, rare— Dare to be yourself.

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

 What would change if we measured ourselves not by our worst mistakes, but by how we rise after falling? This week's quote reminds us that our weakest moments, while part of our journey, need not define our destination thanks to those precious second chances that allow us to rewrite our stories. 

"I hope that either all of us or none of us are judged by the actions of our weakest moments… but rather by the strength we show when, and if we're ever given a second chance."
Ted Lasso

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This week's Care Package 

Articles to Explore:

• "The Power of Second Chances" - Psychology Today
• "Why Everyone Deserves a Second Chance" - HuffPost
• "The Science of Redemption" - Greater Good Magazine

TED Talks to Watch:

• "The Power of Forgiveness" by Sarah Montana
• "Why We All Need to Practice Emotional First Aid" by Guy Winch
• "The Danger of a Single Story" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Songs for the Soul:

• "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" - Kelly Clarkson
• "Rise Up" - Andra Day
• "Second Chance" - Shinedown
• "Scars to Your Beautiful" - Alessia Cara

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Mantra of the Week: Fall. Rise. Forgive. Repeat.

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