Merry Christmas 2016

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

I hope this message finds you doing something you love.

I always enjoy the notions that come with the Holiday Season: giving gifts, thinking of others, peace on Earth, and goodwill towards others.

If we could embody these principals all the time, imagine what the world would be like :)

One thing I was able to appreciate this season is how much I enjoy Christmas lights (I mean I have always recognized that, but this year there was a little deeper appreciation).  In fact, I think I am going to keep them up and turn them on (often) year round.

What about you?  What have been some of your favorite memories and aha's from the 2016 Holiday Season?

Another special moment I wanted to share, very quickly with you:

As a kid Home Alone and Home Alone 2 became part of the Christmas tradition.  My favorite scene from the franchise has always been the scene where Kevin is standing in front of the Rockefeller Christmas tree in New York and is eventually reunited with his Mom.  I love everything about that scene: the setting, the sweetness, the Christmas revelations, and especially the music (I included a Youtube video below).

On a recent trip to New York I fulfilled a long standing goal of recreating that moment - something I have wanted to do for a long time. I still catch myself humming the song as I reflect back on that special moment. You can watch it here

Sending you lots of love, health and happiness. 

I hope our paths cross in 2017.

Carpe Diem,

Jesse

http://www.jessebrisendine.com
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P.S.

I would love to help you get a jump start on 2017!  On New Years Day, I am hosting a live Goal setting training that you can attend for free!!  Click here to register.  So far we have folks from more than 13 countries participating. Hope you can be a part of it too. :)

Merry Christmas with Gratitude

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!

I really enjoy the Christmas season because of all the uniqueness that comes with it:

Christmas lights

Christmas Music

Delicious Food

Holiday Parties

Christmas Cookies

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays well wishes and greetings

Dd I mention Delicious Food

and the people.

I often wonder if life would be different for people if the "holiday spirit" stayed with them 365 days a year.  What would that be like if we made a point of spreading and wishing Christmas-esq cheer everyday instead of just the Holiday's. 

What if peace on earth and good will towards men & women was a daily intention instead of just a holiday intention?

Would our lives be different?  I certainly think so.  After all change begins with the intention to change.  The change of our thoughts/feelings/actions begins with the intention to change our thoughts/feelings/actions.

I also love Christmas time because folks tend to be more positively reflective about the people in their lives.  They make the extra effort to express appreciation, gratitude, and love for those who are a presence in their lives.

I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for all of you.

Our 1000 Challenge Community has grown to over 50,000 strong (as of this writing).  I feel so blessed to be a part of so many of your journey's.  Every day I read Your comments,posts, tweets, and emails. I am continually inspired by your journey's and the steps you are taking to build your extraordinary life.

Thank you so much for sharing your journey's with me.  My Christmas wish this year is that 2015 is full of love, laughter, learning, and continual growth for you all.

Remember that You deserve to have the best life possible.  Never settle for anything less than that.

CarpeDiem,

Jesse

http://www.jessebrisendine.com
http://www.facebook.com/1year1000challenge

P.S. I have been chatting with one of my best friends about doing some guess blogging on here in 2015.  One idea she had is that she could share some stories about me... offer a personal perspective which might help you all get to know me a little better.  What do you think?  Is this something you are interested in?