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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This Week's Care Package (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 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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This Week's Care Package (Articles, videos, podcasts, thought provokers, and other nutrients for these challenging times...)

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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This Week's Care Package (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 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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This Week's Care Package (Articles, videos, podcasts, thought provokers, and other nutrients for these challenging times...)

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!