Pen a letter to Father CHristmas - A Powerful Year-End Reflection
This week, my real estate team has been working on our Vision Boards. It’s an exercise worth revisiting every year. It’s a simple yet powerful way to reflect on where you are, where you're headed, and what truly matters along the way.
Vision Boards pull us back to our personal ‘why’:
What motivates us?
What brings us joy?
What kind of lifestyle are we building, and what do we need to support it?
Who depends on us?
Who lifts us up?
While I worked through some administrative tasks yesterday, I had a Christmas movie playing in the background. (I grew up in a big family, so having a little noise while I work helps me focus.) I wasn't following the story closely, but a scene caught my ear: a group of adults were laughing because one woman still ‘pens a letter to Father Christmas’ each year.
It wasn’t a list of toys or gifts. Instead, it was a letter filled with gratitude and heartfelt wishes for the year ahead.
That idea stuck with me all day and sparked a thought.
There’s something beautiful about putting our hopes and dreams onto paper. The act of writing makes them feel more tangible and almost as though we’re engraving our intentions into reality.
My family already fills our Positivity Jar each week with moments that made us smile, but what if we take things one step further this month.
We should each take a little time to reflect on what would bring us fulfillment and joy in the coming year. How do you define success for the next twelve months? What are your wishes for yourself, for your family, and for the people you love?
Put pen to paper and write a letter… to the universe, to a higher power, to your future self. Seal it in an envelope, address it to yourself, and tuck it away on a shelf or in a drawer.
Next December, open your letter as part of your annual reflection. See what aligned, what grew, what surprised you, and what evolved.
A moment of reflection can open the door to a year full of possibility. Give yourself the space to dream, write your intentions with sincerity, and trust that positivity has a way of presenting itself in the most beautiful ways.