A cozy little idea for the season ahead

There are years I anticipate the winter holiday season with great excitement. The food, the gifts, the events, the coziness of it all.

There are years I dread the season a bit. All the overwhelm, expectations, obligations, and busyness have a way of pressing tender buttons that make the whole thing more trouble than it's worth some days.

And honestly, most holiday seasons contain both overwhelm and joy.

Overstimulation and anticipation.
Anxiety and delight.
Grief and cozy warmth.

This paradox got me thinking a month or two ago. Is there a space we could create where our nervous systems can take a breath and land during a season that feels bigger than usual?

But it also can't ask more from of us. No homework, no live calls, no preparing anything extra.

My mind wandered to our fall text list crew. I've been sending little messages to them every morning for two months and we're having a blast. I recently asked how it's been feeling:

• "I didn't realize I needed this encouragement. Living alone sometimes it would be nice for someone to whisper grounding and encouragement in the morning. Thank you for being that whisper."
• "It is simply a wonderful, thought-provoking way to start the day."
• "I love them! They feel like a deep exhale and my shoulders come down just a little bit."
• "It's like morning tea with a sister, where we drink from the ancient teas of wisdom and encouragement, in small sips I can savor all day."

I'm a big "follow the energy" person. If something we do in life is resonating in a way that's helping us connect with ourselves and each other, it's worth deeper exploration.

So I got to work writing little notes for you this holiday season!

Welcome to The Fireplace.

It's our cozy and warm space that's perfect for navigating the weird beauty of the holiday season. Together.

We're keeping it super simple.

A little morning text each day at 8:00 am Pacific.
From November 15 - January 15.

An occasional evening exhale note with some audio or video thrown in when inspiration strikes.

$40 for the whole season.

Someone asked if they could gift this to a friend for the holiday season so we've added a fun option where you can include a friend for $20!

Whether you're navigating complicated family dynamics, a full calendar, a quiet season, holiday grief, or overwhelm, I'd be honored to be one of the spaces where you get to reconnect with you in the midst of it all.

Together, we can journey through the beauty and challenge of these next two months. We'll turn the page into a new year together.

Zero pressure to make it all magical. Just a few invitations to show up, exactly as we are, mess and all. Realizing the mess of being human can be kind of magical too.

With deep care,
Jenny