Welcome to our November 2025, Mindful Holiday Magic Edition of our RHG Magazine™!
As we enter the final months of the year, we’re invited to pause, to take a deep breath, notice the beauty around us, and move through this season with intention. The holidays can easily become a flurry of activity, but when we bring mindfulness into each moment, something shifts. The to-do lists soften, gratitude expands, and a quiet kind of magic begins to unfold. ✨
True holiday magic isn't found in perfection; it's discovered in presence. It lives in the warmth of genuine connection, in the stillness of an early morning, in the simple act of noticing the beauty that surrounds us. When we bring mindfulness to this season, everything shifts. The stress softens. The joy deepens. The magic becomes real.
This November, I invite you to create your holidays differently. To infuse each moment with awareness, intention, and heart. ❤
Our remarkable columnists and experts have crafted articles filled with wisdom to help you navigate this season with grace and presence. Their insights will remind you that the greatest gift you can give to yourself and others is your full, mindful attention.
We’re also celebrating the continued achievements of our community: bestselling authors, new book launches, and experts making a difference in their fields. Each story is a reminder that mindful living allows our light to shine even brighter. As you turn each page, may you discover new ways to welcome the wonder and create your own mindful holiday magic.
Remember:
“It is not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.”
Mother Teresa
“The joy of brightening other lives becomes for us the magic of the holidays.”
W.C. Jones
“Joy is not in things; it is in us."
– Richard Wagner
You are a gift. This season doesn't require you to be perfect, it invites you to be present.
May your holidays be filled with peace, gratitude, and gentle joy.
Wishing you a happy, healthy, and heart-centered holiday season.
Warmly,
Table of Contents
Deborah Wiener (6)
Sherry Lyn Campbell (34)
Mary E. Knippel (50)
Carmell Pelly (55)
May Busch (13)
Gabriela Ramírez-Arellano and Esmeralda Aharon (16)
Debie Corrie (18)
Kyle and Betty Mertens (46)
Elaine Damschen (48)
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Holidays are portrayed as a time for joy, light, and togetherness. For many business owners, this time of year can also bring stress and pressure. Resurfacing family dynamics may test our patience. The magic of the holidays is not found in perfection. It comes from the energy we bring to our celebrations and the conscious choices made to create connections.
When we do the inner work of seeing what needs to change and then shifting our mindset, we free ourselves to experience more joy, not only in our businesses, but also in the way we celebrate. This season, practice awareness and presence. Where intention goes, energy flows. By choosing to bring love, gratitude, and delight into our holidays, we create it in both our families and our work.
Instead of letting the holidays stir up old negative memories or disappointing experiences, we can choose to look at them differently. What if those very challenges became fuel for new ideas and better strategies? The same is true in business. Old mistakes and outdated patterns do not have to limit us they can become stepping stones toward innovation and growth. Each holiday season, like each business year, is a blank canvas, and how we paint it depends on the perspective we bring. By asking myself, What fresh opportunities am I willing to see, and what bold solutions am I ready to embrace? I shift my focus to what is possible now. That change in perspective opens the door to creativity, resilience, and the joy of building something new.
In my family, we have found that traditions rooted in intention create the most joy. My kids love to cook together, so before the holiday arrives, I ask them what they want to make this year. By preparing ahead and having all the ingredients ready, we get to enjoy the process without stress. It turns what could be a chore into a joyful, shared experience. Another tradition that has become a favorite in our family is a simple card that my son passes around at our holiday gathering. Each person writes down what they want to see in the year ahead. Then we bring out last year’s card and read what we had written twelve months earlier.
This practice always sparks laughter, gratitude, and sometimes even tears as we see how our dreams unfolded. It is a reminder of how powerful our intentions can be when we name them.
These practices are not just for the holidays; they also apply directly to running a business. When you are fully present, whether at the dinner table or in a client meeting, people feel valued. Presence builds trust, which is the foundation of both family bonds and business relationships. Just as you can release old family tensions, you can also release outdated business habits that no longer serve you. Making room for fresh strategies brings growth. The tradition of writing hopes for the year ahead can easily become a business practice as well. What goals will you and your team commit to? How will you measure your growth when you look back next year? Even the practice of celebration itself has crossover value. Too often, entrepreneurs move from one milestone to the next without pausing to acknowledge their progress. Holidays remind us to stop, savor, and honor how far we have come. That energy fuels motivation for the future.
Shine this holiday season, personally and professionally, with a few simple practices. Begin each day by setting your energy with intention, breathwork, or journaling with gratitude. Release the belief that everything must be perfect and focus on creating meaningful moments instead of flawless outcomes. Ask loved ones what traditions matter most to them and invite them to participate in preparations, whether cooking, decorating, or choosing activities. Do the same with your business team, because collaboration encourages creativity, motivation, and ownership. Create rituals of reflection, like group goal setting, which strengthens bonds and team building to keep visions alive.
The holidays can be a time of stress, or they can be a time of profound connection and joy. The difference lies in how we choose to show up. By changing old habits, shifting our perspectives, and approaching the season with presence and intention, we create holiday magic that shines far beyond the celebrations themselves. And when we shine during the holidays, we bring that light into the new year, fueling not only stronger families, but also thriving businesses.
Deborah Wiener is a transformational Business Consultant and energy healer who bridges strategy and intuition to guide her clients toward clarity, growth, and success. With her unique approach, Deborah empowers individuals and businesses to unlock their full potential and create aligned, thriving outcomes. Discover how Deborah can help you transform your life and business at www.deborahwiener.com.
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May Busch, CEO of Career Mastery and former COO for Morgan Stanley Europe
Join me in welcoming into the spotlight, May Busch, CEO of Career Mastery and former COO for Morgan Stanley Europe!
May Busch works with good people who want to advance in their careers and make the difference they’re meant to make in the world – without sacrificing their values in the process.
What inspired you to write your book?
Beyond the early years, career success and continued advancement are hard work. It’s all too easy to plateau or even derail. I want to live in a world where good people succeed. I’ve watched too many good, talented people struggle and even derail.
I’ve watched too many talented professionals struggle in their careers and even plateau or derail…unnecessarily. And I struggled myself, until I figured out how to navigate the politics and demands of a corporate career. I wanted to share the lessons I learned – mostly the hard way – so others don’t have to struggle or have to make their way through trial and error.
Describe something our readers today can look forward to discovering in your book.
Readers will discover how to:
Navigate office politics while staying true to your values
Build strategic relationships without compromising your integrity
Develop the presence and confidence to command attention
Take ownership of your career progression at every stage
Share something you are passionate about I’m passionate about helping good people – those who work hard, care about others, and always strive to do the right thing – succeed at work and in life. This taps into one of my core values: fairness.
Gabriela Ramírez-Arellano, Co-founder of Latinas Rising; Esmeralda Aharon, Co-founder of Latinas Rising
Welcome into the spotlight, Gabriela Ramírez-Arellano and Esmeralda Aharon, Co-founders of Latinas Rising!
Latinas Rising is dedicated to empowering women to reclaim their power, strength, and voice through authorship, mentorship, consulting, and community, as well as offering a dedicated network of modern trailblazers to help them meet their goals.
Gabriela Ramírez-Arellano is a bilingual thought leader, bestselling author, and sought-after speaker who empowers women, entrepreneurs, and communities to rise and thrive.
Esmeralda Aharon is a combat veteran, bestselling author, educator, and builder of belonging who empowers women, learners, and communit through resilience, equity, and storytelling.
What inspired you to write your book?
Esmeralda: Amigas Rising was inspired by a spotlight the women who have shaped our l who have led with courage, mentored with h fostered collective success. We wanted to sh strategies, lessons, and wisdom we’ve gained the way, showing how women elevate, spon support not only their families and friends, colleagues, communities, and future genera goal is to inspire others to rise, thrive, and c the legacy of lifting as we climb.
Describe something our readers today can look forward to discovering in your book.
Readers will not only be inspired by our words, but also invited to see their own strength reflected in these pages.
What are 1-3 tips you can give our reader to help them step forward in their life powerfully?
Our stories in AMIGAS Rising show that stepping forward powerfully isn’t about having it all figured out; it’s about choosing courage in the small, everyday moments. Here are three tips we would share with readers:
1. Say yes to yourself first. Too often we say yes to everyone else; true power begins when you give yourself permission to dream, to rest, and to take up space.
2. Build intentional comunidad. Surround yourself with people who see you, uplift you, and challenge you to rise higher, porque none of us rises alone.
3. Embrace reinvention. Life will bring loss, change, and doubt. Each time, you have the power to write a new chapter and step back into your strength.
What tip or piece of advice can you share with our reader today to empower them to SHINE?
Gabriela: My tip to shine is simple: share your story and own your voice. When you show up authentically and courageously, you give others permission to do the same.
Readers can look forward to discovering the many ways mujeres rise. Together, our chapters reveal the resilience, courage, and heart that come from lived experiences, whether navigating loss, breaking barriers, leading with authenticity, or finding our voices after years of silence. Each story carries its own lesson, but collectively the book is a celebration of comunidad, vulnerability, and empowerment. AMIGAS Rising reminds us that while our journeys may look different, we are united by a shared commitment to lift others as we climb. For more information about Gabriela and Esmeralda, check out their company website: latinas-rising.com or email them at hola@latinas-rising.com.
Debi Corrie, CPA, CGMA, CEO/Founder
Let us welcome into the spotlight, Debi Corrie, CPA, CGMA, CEO/Founder and Author of The Unsung Heroines of Business.
Debi owns multiple businesses focused on helping business owners and women reach their goals and she focuses on community involvement for women and
children’s causes.
Share with us something about your book.
The Unsung Heroines of Business shares the true resilience and determination it takes to run a business, become a C-suite executive, and achieve success. These stories share the ups and downs of business including personal hardships. The women in these stories are real, raw and open to sharing what it takes to be successful in business and life.
What inspired you to write your book?
Through a conversation with a young woman, I realized that women do not share their stories. We are taught that it is boastful or bragging. In reality, these stories are needed to inspire the next generation of Unsung Heroines. It lets them see behind the curtain of success and helps them to determine what success looks like for them.
What are 1-3 tips you can give our readers to help them step forward in their life powerfully?
• Courage is not about being unafraid. Courage is stepping over the fear and doing the hard stuff.
• Success includes lots of missteps and failures. Learn the lesson and move on.
• Indecision is the killer of all dreams. Make a decision and find out the answer. Win or fail, you will be ahead.
Share something you are passionate about. By telling our stories, we help others live up to their potential. A woman will say, “If she can do it, I can do it.” Storytelling helps everyone.
Share something you have overcome or a success story with us.
When I started Acumaxum, it was so I could hire employees. That was scary. It took me four months before I could step over the line and hire the first one. Once I did, my business doubled.
What does thriving mean to you?
Thriving is about finding what gives you joy. Joy comes from within yourself. If you are not finding joy every day, it is time to invest in yourself and do some self-reflection. You may need to change how you are spending your time, one little step at a time.
What tip or piece of advice can you share with our reader today to empower them to SHINE?
Step out of your comfort zone. That is when you grow. As humans, it is so easy to keep in the same space. The problem is time is limited. Use your time to find out where your light shines and share it with others.
Please share quotes that you find impactful.
“If you can live your imagination, your life will be a dream come true.” – Maxine Clark, Founder of Build-A-Bear
"We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are.” – Oprah Winfrey
Any final thought, share, or idea that you would like to share with our readers today?
Fail often, fail forward, and you will succeed beyond your wildest expectations. And for goodness’ sake, don’t forget to laugh at yourself. Failure truly is the best comic relief. – Debi Corrie
For more information about Debi Corrie and her company, Acumaxum, LLC., check out their website: www.acumaxum.com or email her at debi@acumaxum.com
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Wisdom from the Heart November Inspirations
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Wired to Serve
Moving forward on your mission doesn’t always mean saying yes to every opportunity. You have a choice at any time to say no or even better not yet.
When I say yes to something, I know I’m saying no to something else I may not even know about yet.
Think about that for a moment. This means that with each opportunity that comes my way, I really want to make sure that it is the way I am called to serve at the highest level. And there is no one way to do this; it varies with the type of people we are as well as where we are in our life’s journey. We are all wired differently.
We can serve our whole lives in important, fulfilling ways without trying to fit ourselves into a box that isn’t in alignment with who we are, who we want to be, or what we value.
What I have found is that you must be willing to be seen on the same level that you want to serve. If they can’t see us, then we can’t help those we are called to serve. Discover where your people are and go to them. Be on the platforms they are on, the events they are at and the circles in which they participate.
Inspiration by Rebecca Hall Gruyter, Influencer, Publisher, and Animal Communicator
Navigating Manifestation with Courage
Your future is not predetermined; it’s a blank canvas eagerly awaiting your touch of alchemy, your spark of magic. The universe responds to the energy you emit; like attracts like.
As Anais Nin said, “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” Along the way, we will need to be courageous in facing anything blocking our path to manifestation. We need to identify our fears, for fear is merely a trickster, drawing more of what you fear into your reality.
You may find yourself playing small, using survival tactics to stay safe but stifling growth. Erecting walls around your heart only serves to block the flow of energy, hindering the path to manifestation.
Sit in stillness and reflection to realize the power you hold within. With courage, dismantle those walls and embrace vulnerability as your strength. It’s within the depths of surrender that true manifestation thrives, birthing miracles beyond your imagination.
With each stride forward, attune yourself to the dynamic currents of manifestation swirling around you to reveal the full spectrum of your manifestation potential. Journey forward with courage and openness, allowing your wisdom and spaciousness to light the way.
Remember as Eleanor Roosevelt shared, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams!”
Inspiration by Deborah Wiener, creator of The Energetic Business Feng Shui System™
Gratitude’s Gentle Embrace
Hello to the familiar brisk November chill! It’s like the world is extending a hurry-up and get warm, cozy invitation to come home to ourselves, to each other and to the radiant light within.
It’s true, we’ve all had those seasons where we’ve gotten a little lost, right? Wandering aimlessly down detours of bitterness, regret or self-doubt until we’ve forgotten our way back to our genuine selves. But in the stillness of this sacred month, we’re reminded that the path home has been there all along, paved with the twin graces of gratitude and forgiveness.
So go ahead and let November’s crisp breezes blow away the cobwebs. Take stock of all the blessings that surround you, from the tiniest miracle to the most breathtaking wonder. Let each one fill your heart with a renewed sense of awe and appreciation for your precious life.
And where you’ve strayed into darkness or disconnection, let your inner courage bring you to forgive others, of course, but more importantly, to yourself. You are an exquisite masterpiece worthy of infinite compassion and grace.
Let yourself release old grudges, self-criticism and the heaviness that’s been weighing you down. Let it all go with an open-hearted exhale, leaving you delightfully free to embrace all the beauty that awaits.
This November, come home to the vibrant, grateful, forgiving soul you were born to be. Let gratitude’s gentle embrace surround you, and step forward into the radiant light of your most authentic self.
Inspiration by Janet Bernice Cheney, life-coach and best-selling author
Your Heart Is Waiting
“In every heartbeat of the Bliss Revolution lies a spark—an invitation to awaken joy, embrace compassion and realize that true transformation begins within.”
Have you ever stopped to feel your heartbeat? It’s amazing, isn’t it? The truth is, in every heartbeat, there lies an invitation an invitation to awaken the joy that lives inside of you.
When we talk about transformation, it’s easy to look outward, expecting change to come from external circumstances. But what if the most profound changes start from within us? The Bliss Revolution urges us to explore this inner landscape and reconnect with joy that may have been dulled by life’s challenges. Embracing our compassionate selves is not just a personal journey; it radiates outward, encouraging others to reflect that kindness back.
Imagine a world where every heartbeat vibrates with joy and compassion! We can inspire that change simply by nurturing our inner bliss. It begins with small things a kind gesture, a gentle word, or taking a moment to appreciate ourselves.
Ultimately, let us remember, true transformation begins from within. Together, let’s heed the call of the Bliss Revolution. Awaken that spark; let it lead you to a more joyful, compassionate life. Your heart is waiting.
Inspiration by Moneeka Sawyer, The Blissful Rebel
–MONEEKA SAWYER, THE BLISSFUL REBEL
Make a Joyful Noise
My mom says I am quite verbal. I have a loud meow/voice that carries. I cry out in joy, in play, to warn, or for attention and in connection. I have lots to say and appreciate people/others hearing me, talking with me and being with me. I bet you have lots to say too . . . what joyful
noise can you make? That can carry your love, vibration and important messages to others?
Share your voice and let your message(s) be heard. MEOW! I know others are waiting to hear all that you have to share.
Inspiration by Pumpkin(g), the cat
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MIND FULL OF MAGIC FROM A STORYTELLER’S PERSPECTIVE
BY: SHERRY LYNN CAMPBELL
I am a storyteller and a dreamer. For me, every season tells a story, some new, some old.
The traditions shared in preparing for Thanksgiving, hold the stories of our past and the recipes of creation for new stories. The act of gathering together as family, friends, and in our communities to share a meal, relive old memories, and make new memories are ingredients of the creative energy that brings forward the power of storytelling in our everyday lives.
Whether it is through our home decorations, or our meal preparations, or watching sports, or other family activities, these stories matter to us and make our lives feel like a rich tapestry of shared history. These gatherings contain moments and memories of love like a strand of twinkling lights. These times feel magical to me.
December ushers in the beginning of Winter. It also ushers in numerous holidays celebrated by many cultures and people throughout the centuries in our world. These celebrations focus on love and the wonder of light. The magical time of light arrives as the darkness tries to envelop more of our daylight time for itself, as the Winter Solstice draws closer in the Northern Hemisphere.
This time feels very special to me because of a tradition my mother started in my family when we were young children, the December 1st gift.
In my family, we celebrate Christmas, so our December 1st gifts were always Christmas themed gifts that could be used throughout the season leading up to Christmas Day.
I think you get the idea. But, mostly it was a gift of joy to help us get in the mood to celebrate love, magic, wonder and the light that this joy creates. Putting on our new Christmas pajamas, fun slippers, and as a family all getting into the station wagon to drive around our neighborhood to see the Christmas lights after dark really drove home the magic of light in the darkness.
The month of December always culminated with my parents hosting a Christmas Eve party for family and friends. The evening ended with a rousing lifting of voices around the player piano singing, “You Light Up My Life.” The memory of that song shines brightly in my heart and mind, so much so that when I married my true love,
I abandoned the tradition of the father-daughter dance, and invited my whole family onto the floor in a family dance, because they light up my life.
Once I left home, I fully embraced this tradition in my life becoming the standard bearer of December 1st gift-giving in our family. As my world got bigger still, I realized I wanted to share this tradition with my neighbors and friends and co-workers regardless of whether they celebrated the same way I did, so I focused on the magic of light to lead my way.
There are so many ways to create your own December 1st traditions to help usher in the magic of light and love into the communities you live and work in. As an example, by leaving little tea-light candles, with notes wishing people a joyful season of Wonder no matter how they celebrate; stopping and chatting with your neighbors and letting them know they are a light in your world;
with your family, and close friends, you make the gift more personal to who they are- a sassy pair of socks, silly snowman earrings, a Grinch tie, or a lovely ornament.
One year it was a story I wrote, The Christmas Wish, as a gift of love for my grandparents…and then a few years later being brave enough to share that same story with my co-workers for their December 1st gift…and then decades more this story found a place in my first novel, The Storyteller’s Quilt: Beginnings Are Boundless.
I think what I am trying to get to, is that sometimes, the light each of us sees in others is what we are celebrating…and, the light we want to be in the world and share.
It might all sound cliché, but to me it’s magic. It’s love.
I wish each and every one of us this kind of magic and light throughout this upcoming season of joy, and celebrations.
Wonder awaits, Cherish now.
Sherry Lynn Campbell is a novelist, storyteller and children’s book author as well as a life-long reader. She enjoys all yarn crafts, including crochet, knitting, embroidery and needlepoint. Since retiring from teaching, Sherry is following “her own inner child” to explore and write new stories for a wider audience. The Storyteller’s Quilt is her first book in the upcoming young adult or young-at-heart trilogy of the Storyteller’s journey.
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Being on the Empowering Women, Transforming Lives podcast was an unplanned highlight of my life. I never guessed I had what it would take to be on such a show. But as I reflect on the theme for the month - Summer Star, and what I am doing in my life and how that could help others, it felt like a really powerful moment to show up. So many of us overlook that what we do matters to others, because it is so much easier to think someone else is amazing, but not me. But in the conversation that transpired on the show, I had to include myself in the group of those who are doing something amazing because this is really big for me to share with the world. Whatever each of our gifts are, bringing them forward to share with others is what makes them gifts. There’s one story in my book that covers this, and so much has been said about it is better to give than to receive… but in my opinion it is in the giving that we receive the most. It is having the courage to be seen, to show up.
I would encourage anyone I know to be on this podcast. It’s a heart-filled safe space. So many of my friends love podcasts, and before my own show, they listened to others previously aired, as I did. A few said they listened to a couple more than once because the messages resonated so strongly.
The most amazing thing happened when the show was over. I realized I wanted to do more like this. I am so appreciative and grateful for the opportunity to SHINE.
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1. "If you can live your imagination, your life will be a dream come true."
a. Eleanor Roosevelt
b. Walt Disney
c. Serena Williams
d. Maxine Clark
2. "We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are."
a. Oprah Winfrey
b. Martin Luther King Jr.
c. Thomas Edison
d. Marcus Aurelius
3. "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage."
a. Anais Nin
b. Steve Jobs
c. Barack Obama
d. Gandhi
4. “Chance favors the prepared mind.”
a. Bill Gates
b. Serena Williams
c. Louis Pasteur
d. Michael Jordan
5. “The joy of brightening other lives becomes for us the magic of the holidays.”
a. Stephen King
b. W.C. Jones
c. Agatha Christie
d. John Grisham
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Kyle and Betty Mertens, Cofounders of Ella’s Umbrella
Let us welcome Kyle and Betty Mertens, Cofounders of Ella’s Umbrella and authors of Unraveled: When Loss Changes Everything, into our spotlight!
Kyle and Betty live in St. Louis, Missouri, and when they’re not busy working their full-time jobs (Kyle in corporate strategy and Betty in business development) and running
their nonprofit, they enjoy traveling and spending time with friends and family.
Ella’s Umbrella is a nonprofit dedicated to keeping kids’ hearts beating by relentlessly funding cutting-edge research and technology to advance pediatric heart care. It serves as a shelter of support, hope, and progress for families facing CHD. A place for everyone to lock arms and look toward a brighter future, even in the midst of the storm.
What inspired you to write your book? After the loss of our daughter, we realized that we were uniquely qualified to provide encouragement to hurting people in moments when others didn’t know what to say.
Describe something our readers today can look forward to discovering in your book. This book provides comfort and helpful perspective to both people who are grieving and to those who want to support them, but don’t know what to say.
What are 1-3 tips you can give our readers to help them step forward in their life powerfully?
The good of having something special far outweighs the pain of losing it. Loss does not take away your ability to experience joy, and no amount of joy will ever diminish how much you miss the one you lost. Nobody has all the answers, but we can all help walk each other home.
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What are some ways you are helping to bring forward in the world?
We’re creating resources and building commun where it is safe for people to balance both grief hope.
Share something you have overcome or a suc story with us.
Someone once asked us, “What is the one thing have found most surprising on your journey?” W never would have thought we would be authors helping others through tragedy. Sometimes, powerless moments can empower you in ways y never imagined.
What does thriving mean to you?
For us, it’s not just surviving our tragedy, it’s acknowledging that our lives have not been ruined by what we lost, they are deeper and richer because of what we had.
What tip or piece of advice can you share with our reader today to empower them to SHINE?
Empathy costs us something, but it is perhaps the most valuable gift we can offer to others.
Any final thoughts or idea that you would like to share with our readers today?
We don’t know your specific story, but we know you’re not the first or the last who will have their world unraveled. Learn from those that have experienced it before you and be a teacher to others that come after.
Elaine Damschen, #1 International Best Selling Author
Elaine Damschen is an author, international speaker, and mastermind host who believes in “Love in Action.” She is the author of #1 International Bestselling book, Made in Vietnam.
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Made in Vietnam is an emotionally riveting, true story of ultimate forgiveness in the wake of war and the shocking love story of the parents who gave her life. Elaine spends years battling dark dragons of her mother’s abuse, even as she fights her own…only to find they are inexplicably linked.
In the aftermath of a life-altering trip to Vietnam, Elaine embarks on a transformative journey of self-discovery, finding unexpected redemption, and defies all odds with the power of love.
What inspired you to write your book?
After I learned about my own parents’ sacrifices (so I could be born as an American citizen), my intention is to honor the sacrifices of my Vietnamese mother and my American father, as well as the United States of America.
Our country is divided. I want to put my multi-cultural story out there, that not only shares where some of my own hatred stemmed from in my young adult years, but how I moved toward it and overcame it with forgiveness & love.
Describe something our readers today can look forward to discovering in your book.
I hope, in some way, my book can be a mirror & inspire contemplation in my readers to ask themselves: where can I forgive more? How can I express love more?
What are tips you can give ou step forward in their life pow
Realize that you co-create e if you don’t like the result, take 100% responsibility.
Integrity is when our thoug match our actions which b take aligned action, be you
Take advice from those wh are OR from those who hav rest is white noise.
Fear can hold you back - do anyway.
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A personality assessment called The Color Code reveals not just what you do but why. Reds seek respect, leadership, and challenges. Blues value integrity, appreciation, and meaningful relationships. Whites desire acceptance, kindness, and are logical and tolerant. Yellows thrive on fun, positivity, and social connection.
For years in my fast-paced business, surrounded by “reds,” I tested as one too pushing myself to appear strong and respected. Eventually, I realized I was manipulating results and exhausting myself by pretending. When I finally answered honestly, I discovered I am 50%+ white. Sharing my true self with my leadership team brought immense relief and authenticity.
Any final thought, share, or idea that you would like to share with our readers today?
“Your life is an occasion, rise to it!” from the movie, Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium.
You’re the writer, editor, & publisher of your own story. Make it a grand one!!
What If You Could Have That Wonderful Mystical Magic All the Time?
We’ve all felt it that fleeting moment when life seems to shimmer with something beyond the ordinary. Perhaps it’s the first rays of sunlight painting the sky with pink and gold. Maybe it’s the laughter of a child that makes your heart swell, or the way music can transport you to a place of peace and possibility. These glimpses of wonder feel mystical, almost magical.
All too often, they slip through our fingers, leaving us yearning for more. The question is: What if you could carry that feeling with you every day? What if mystical magic wasn’t just an occasional visitor, but a constant companion?
The Nature of Mystical Magic
When we speak of mystical magic, we’re not necessarily talking about spells, wands, or fairytales. Instead, we’re pointing to the deep sense of connection that arises when we touch something larger than ourselves. It is the spark of awe that awakens when we recognize beauty, truth, or love in its purest form.
Mystical magic is the quiet knowing that life is sacred. It’s the inner alignment that whispers: you belong here, you matter, and the universe is alive with meaning. It shows up in stillness, in synchronicity, in the unexplainable coincidences that guide us to people and places we didn’t know we needed.
Why Magic Seems Elusive
Most of us don’t live in a constant state of enchantment because our modern lives are busy, loud, and demanding. We fill our days with tasks, screens, and endless to-do lists. Our attention is fragmented, pulled in so many directions that we rarely pause long enough to notice the extraordinary pulsing beneath the surface of the ordinary. But the truth is—magic isn’t absent. It’s everywhere, always available. What’s missing is our awareness. Like radio waves humming invisibly through the air, mystical magic is all around us, waiting for us to tune in.
How to Cultivate Everyday Magic
The good news is that mystical magic can be invited, nurtured, and sustained. By making small but powerful shifts, we can create lives that feel infused with wonder. Here are some ways to keep the current of magic flowing through your days:
1. Begin With Presence
Magic lives in the now. When we are fully present, we notice the subtle details—the scent of jasmine in the air, the texture of a loved one’s hand, the sparkle in someone’s eyes. Presence allows us to drink deeply from life instead of skimming across its surface.
Take a few minutes each morning to breathe deeply and anchor yourself in the present. Notice five things you can see, four things you can feel, three things you can hear, two things you can smell, and one thing you can taste. This grounds you in the sensory richness of life.
2. Honor Synchronicity
Have you ever thought of someone, only to have them call you minutes later? Or stumbled across exactly the book you needed at just the right moment? These synchronicities are reminders that you are supported by an intelligent, interconnected universe.
Keep a synchronicity journal. Write down the “coincidences” you encounter, no matter how small. Over time, you’ll begin to see patterns and recognize that magic is guiding you more often than you realized.
3. Create Rituals
Rituals anchor us in meaning. Lighting a candle before writing, playing the same music as you transition throughout your workday, or stepping outside to watch the sunset—these simple practices elevate the ordinary into the extraordinary. Ritual reminds us that every act can be sacred.
Choose one daily activity—like drinking your morning tea or coffee—and transform it into a ritual. Slow down, savor it, and let it symbolize nourishment, grounding, or gratitude.
4. Connect With Nature
Nature is the original language of mystical magic. A walk in the woods, the rhythm of ocean waves, or the song of birds in the morning—these experiences reset our nervous systems and restore our sense of awe.
Spend at least ten minutes outdoors each day. Leave your phone behind. Look closely at the veins in a leaf, listen to the wind, or watch how the light changes across the sky.
5. Write Your Soul Story
Magic often hides in our own experiences, waiting to be uncovered. When you take time to reflect and write, you see your life in a new light. What once felt like random events begin to reveal themselves as part of a larger, meaningful pattern.
Journal about a time when you felt something mystical guiding you. What happened? How did you know it was more than coincidence? What wisdom can you draw from it now?
6. Express Gratitude
Gratitude is a doorway to magic. When you focus on what is beautiful, supportive, and life-giving, your heart opens. You begin to notice the blessings that were always there, shimmering in the background.
Each evening, write down three magical moments from your day. They don’t need to be big—just real. Perhaps a smile from a stranger, a warm shower, or a memory that surfaced at just the right time.
The Transformation That Follows
7. Nurture Connection
Mystical magic thrives in connection— with ourselves, with others, and with the divine. When we gather in community, share stories, and listen deeply, we amplify the magic in one another.
Reach out to someone and share a story of wonder from your life. Invite them to share one of theirs. You’ll be amazed at how quickly magic multiplies when spoken aloud.
When you allow mystical magic to become part of your daily life, everything changes. Stress softens. Creativity blossoms. Relationships deepen. You begin to live from a place of trust rather than fear, curiosity rather than control. Life feels less like a series of hurdles to jump and more like a dance to enjoy.
You also begin to recognize that you yourself are a channel of magic. Your words, your presence, your kindness—all have the power to ripple out and touch lives in ways you may never fully know. Each time you choose to notice beauty, to honor synchronicity, to tell your truth, you become a living vessel of wonder in the world.
What If?
So let’s return to the question: What if you could have that wonderful mystical magic all the time? You can. It doesn’t mean every day will be perfect. It doesn’t mean you’ll never face challenges. But it does mean that you can meet life with a heart awake to wonder. You can choose to live as if the universe is conspiring in your favor. You can decide to believe that your story matters and that every breath carries sacred possibility. Mystical magic isn’t something you have to chase. It’s who you are. It’s what you’re made of. The invitation is simply to remember.
Tonight, before you close your eyes, pause. Recall one moment from today that felt even slightly magical—a color, a word, a connection, a sensation. Hold it gently in your heart. Let it remind you that mystical magic is never far away. And tomorrow, wake up with this whisper in your soul: I am open. I am ready. I am living in the magic.
Because the truth is, you don’t need to wait for rare glimpses of wonder. You can carry them with you. You can create them. You can be them. The mystical magic you long for is already yours—all the time.
Mary E. Knippel helps women uncover their dreams and transform life experiences into healing, empowering stories. A three-time breast cancer thriver, she understands how a life journey can shake one's identity, voice, and hope. She supports women in telling their Soul Stories with honesty and heart. Book a free Soul Story Activation Session today.
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Every frame begins with intention. The light, the texture, the softness of a shadow each element carries meaning. In a digital landscape crowded with noise, we believe in the strength of subtlety. A gentle highlight across silk, a hand poised with effortless grace, the calm of neutral tones these are not coincidences. They are quiet choices that anchor a brand in timeless sophistication.
Luxury, after all, is never loud. It resides in restraint in the discipline to choose stillness over spectacle. The Luxe Collective exists for those who understand that visual storytelling isn’t about perfection, but presence. It’s about evoking a feeling that lingers long after the image fades a resonance that turns vision into identity.
To “tie in visuals” is to weave coherence through every detail to align what the eye sees with what the heart feels. It’s the meeting of emotion and editing, of aesthetics and intention. Whether your tone is minimal and architectural or soft and romantic, the goal is harmony a rhythm that mirrors truth.
Our visuals are not made to follow trends but to transcend them. Because trends fade, but tone endures. The most enduring tone is the one that reflects authenticity the quiet confidence of a brand that knows who it is and where it’s going.
And as the holiday season unfolds a season often hurried, glittered, and loud we find ourselves returning to this same truth. That beauty, like peace, is found in intention. That the most meaningful celebrations aren’t the most elaborate, but the most present.
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(Answers to page 45)
1. "If you can live your imagination, your life will be a dream come true."
a. Eleanor Roosevelt
b. Walt Disney
c. Serena Williams
d. Maxine Clark
2. "We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are."
a. Oprah Winfrey
b. Martin Luther King Jr.
c. Thomas Edison
d. Marcus Aurelius
3. "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage."
a. Anais Nin
b. Steve Jobs
c. Barack Obama
d. Gandhi
4. “Chance favors the prepared mind.”
a. Bill Gates
b. Serena Williams
c. Louis Pasteur
d. Michael Jordan
5. “The joy of brightening other lives becomes for us the magic of the holidays.”
a. Stephen King
b. W.C. Jones
c. Agatha Christie
d. John Grisham
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