As we close out this year and step into a new one, let’s embrace one final, powerful affirmation:
“I Deserve to Dream Big” (Je Mérite De Rêver Grand).
This is your reminder that no dream is too bold, no goal is too lofty, and no vision for your future is out of reach. You are worthy of every dream that stirs your soul and ignites your spirit.
Set ambitious goals, push beyond the boundaries you've set for yourself, and make plans, flexible and expansive plans, to meet them.
Dreaming big isn’t about being unrealistic; it’s about giving yourself permission to imagine a life full of possibility, joy, and fulfillment.
Keep dreaming, keep believing, in the most audacious of dreams.
They just might come true.
Enjoy this week's lessons...
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“So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable”
CHRISTOPHER REEVE
Lesson #1 - Visualize Your Success
Close your eyes and imagine yourself achieving your dream. What does it feel like? What does it look like? Visualization makes dreams feel attainable.
Let's begin by setting our intentions for the end of the year
The meditation starts around 3:15 minutes in...
DREAM BIG GUIDED MEDITATION
BY WOMEN'S MEDITATION NETWORK
THIS WEEK'S GUIDED MEDITATION WILL GIVE YOU THE SPACE TO DREAM BIG. THERE’S NOTHING HOLDING YOU BACK, THE ONLY LIMITS ARE WITHIN, SO LET GO OF THE LOGIC, THE EXPECTATIONS, AND THE RULES, AND EMBRACE THE MAGIC. ALLOW YOURSELF TO DREAM BIG, TO DANCE, AND TO PLAY.
Lesson #2 - Write Them Down
Put your dreams into words. Whether it’s starting a new career, traveling to a faraway destination, or creating a legacy, writing your dreams solidifies them.
Let's continue with prompts from the Weekly Affirmation Journal
1. Take a few moments this week to visualize your dreams. Imagine yourself living the life you desire. What does it look like? How does it feel? The previous meditation helps to align your energy with your dreams, setting the stage for manifestation.
2. This, the final week of the year, we encourage you to write down all you wildest dreams and aspirations, no matter how big or how small. Don't hold back. Let your heart lead the way, allowing yourself to express what you truly want without judgement.
WEEKLY AFFIRMATION JOURNAL
BY JE MÉRITE
FEATURING 52 HANDPICKED “I DESERVE” AFFIRMATIONS, THIS JOURNAL IS CRAFTED TO AFFIRM AND UPLIFT WOMEN AND FEMMES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. EACH WEEK, DISCOVER A NEW AFFIRMATION TO INSPIRE REFLECTION, ENCOURAGE SELF-LOVE, AND CREATE SPACE FOR GROWTH. PERFECT AS A GIFT FOR YOURSELF OR A LOVED ONE, THIS AFFIRMATION JOURNAL IS A REMINDER THAT YOUR JOURNEY IS SACRED—AND YOU DESERVE THE BEST.
Lesson #3 - Overcome Fear
Dreaming big might feel scary, but remember: fear is a sign that you’re stepping outside your comfort zone—and that’s where growth happens.
Next, a podcast to encourage you as we transition into this new year -
EPISODE #129: DARE TO DREAM AGAIN
THE HOMECOMING PODCAST WITH DR THEMA
DR. THEMA EXPLORES THE REASONS MANY OF US STOP DREAMING AND HOPING AND THEN EXPLAINS THE IMPORTANCE OF RECLAIMING OUR CAPACITY TO DREAM BIG AGAIN. SHE PROVIDES IMPORTANT STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO BEGIN COMING HOME TO YOURSELF, INCLUDING YOUR DREAMS OF LIVING AN ABUNDANT LIFE.
Lesson #4 - Break Them Down
Big dreams can feel overwhelming. Break them into smaller, actionable steps and celebrate each milestone.
Let's continue with a book filled with powerful ideas and simple proven tools that will help you transform your wishes into dreams...
YOUR DREAM LIFE STARTS HERE: ESSENTIAL AND SIMPLE STEPS TO CREATING THE LIFE OF YOUR DREAMS
BY KRISTINA KARLSSON
FILLED WITH SIMPLE AND PRACTICAL MAGIC – AND INSPIRING STORIES AND WISDOM FROM PEOPLE WHO'VE DARED TO DREAM BIG – THIS BOOK WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO HARNESS THE POWER OF DREAMING TO TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE IN SMALL, SIMPLE STEPS.
Lesson #5 - Surround Yourself with Support
Share your dreams with people who uplift and inspire you. Their encouragement can be the fuel you need to keep going.
Last year, I chose Dream Girls as this is the anniversary for it's Broadway debut but this year, I'm fortunate enough that there are two films about women who dreamed and succeeded. One from the past and one in the present. Enjoy!
A tribute to girls that dream.
THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT
(2024)
ALMOST A FULL CENTURY AFTER THE END OF WORLD WAR II, NEW STORIES ABOUT THE QUIET HEROISM OF EVERYDAY INDIVIDUALS CONTINUE TO COME TO LIGHT. NOW TYLER PERRY IS TACKLING THE WAR WITH HIS NEW FILM THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT, THE STORY OF THE WAR’S ONLY WOMEN’S ARMY CORPS UNIT OF COLOR, WHICH STARS KERRY WASHINGTON. IN THE FACE OF DISCRIMINATION AND A VAST, UNFAMILIAR COUNTRY DIVIDED BY GLOBAL CONFLICT, THESE 855 WOMEN BROUGHT HOPE TO THE FRONT LINES.
A tribute to girls that dream.
THE FIRE INSIDE
(2024)
THE FIRE INSIDE IS THE INSPIRATIONAL TRUE STORY OF CLARESSA SHIELDS, ARGUABLY THE GREATEST FEMALE BOXER OF ALL TIME. , A HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR FROM FLINT, MICHIGAN, AIDED BY HER TOUGH-LOVE COACH, JASON CRUTCHFIELD, PUSHES PAST ALL LIMITATIONS TO BECOME THE FIRST AMERICAN WOMAN TO WIN AN OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL IN BOXING. BUT EVEN AT THE PINNACLE OF SUCCESS, CLARESSA HAS TO RECKON WITH THE FACT THAT NOT ALL DREAMS ARE CREATED EQUAL, AND THE REAL FIGHT HAS ONLY JUST BEGUN.
YOUR RITUAL THIS WEEK
Let us support your journey toward your biggest dreams:
“I Deserve Joy” Candle: Light this as a symbol of your hopes and aspirations. Its bright, uplifting fragrance will remind you to stay optimistic and dream boldly.
Weekly Affirmation Journal: Use this to document your dreams, set intentions, and track your progress. With 52 empowering affirmations, it’s designed to keep you inspired all year long.
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