Blog #726: An Email from “Dude”
Ready or not…
Our 2026 adventure has begun!
What will you create this year?
Change?
Consistency?
Opportunity?
Inspiration?
Happiness?
Harmony?
Health?
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Choose one.
Or two.
Or three.
Or choose all seven.
As you begin to ponder and plan 2026…
Let me nudge your brain with this thought.
It’s YOU.
You’ll be the most significant difference-maker in your life this year.
One way.
Or another.
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This week…
I’m scrolling through emails.
I’ll share three today.
May one speak to YOU.
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#1: Life’s Biggest Difference-Maker?
‘”Do you have a favorite tip or one thing for me to remember most in 2026 that will make the biggest difference in my life?”
My response:
YOU.
What YOU think.
What YOU feel.
What YOU do.
That is where you will find your wins.
That is where you will find your defeats.
You are your difference-maker.
Remember that daily…
And life has the potential to get better…daily.
Create a great you!
Create a great year!
With hope and gratitude…
S.
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#2: Lights Out.
“Dude, how do you stay positive in this “f***ed” up world (edited)? It’s always one negative thing after another. I’ve decided to unsubscribe this year because it’s unrealistic for me to keep up with your attitude.”
My response:
“Dude”…
Well, that’s a bummer. I checked my database, and you’ve been a reader for over four years. Please know that I’m extra grateful for that.
Thank you.
As a final personal message to you…
May you always believe that no matter how dark the world gets…
there’s always a light switch in the room.
I hope you never stop looking for it.
I wish you everything your heart wishes for yourself.
Gratitude for having read my blog…
S.
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#3: Why Quit?
“Shawn! I love Thursdays! I get something out of every week! Please keep writing!”
My response:
Ahhh…friend!
Thank you very much for your enthusiasm and kindness!
AND…
As far as ME not writing any more, it’s not a thought that lasts for more than 60 seconds in my head. If any of us thinks we’re making a difference, why would we dare stop making a difference…right?
And one more thing…
YOU wear an inspiring heart and an extra encouraging voice.
I HOPE that you share your special gifts with one person every day in 2026.
A goal…perhaps?
With appreciation and gratitude…
S.
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As we enter the new year…
It’s good to remember that at one time or another this year,
We’ll each face and have to live with experiencing rejection.
And it will suck.
And when it’s our turn to feel it…
May we be the leaf that floats.
And not the rock that sinks.
S.
EXTRA Thoughts…
Life grows negative the more we surround ourselves with it.
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Missed last week’s blog?
I shared my two New Year’s resolutions.
AND I shined an extra bright light on “Mondays.”
Curious?
Here is last week’s blog:
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Thank you for hanging out with me on Thursdays. And may today shine because you chose to shine.
With appreciation and gratitude…
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