Another year in the books: 2024 reflections

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Dear friend, as I sit here on my

last day of seeing clients for the

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year, I'm struck by the fact that

I accomplished a lifelong dream.

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I wrote a book.

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It wasn't planned.

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It wasn't commissioned.

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It just had to happen.

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And now, as I navigate the world of

book agents and publishing decisions,

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I'm reminded of why I do what I do.

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Why I show up for you day after day.

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Email after email.

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Time has a way of slipping

through our fingers, doesn't it?

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It's been a few months since my last

email, or podcast, and as we stand

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on the threshold of a new year, I

wanted to take a moment to reconnect,

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reflect, and express my gratitude.

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You're likely winding down for

the year, or ramping up if you're

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in the thick of the holiday rush.

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Either way, you've put in the work.

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You've weathered the highs and lows.

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And through it all, I hope I've been

a steady voice of encouragement.

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A spark of inspiration, and a catalyst

for growth in wisdom, hope, and courage.

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Why do I keep showing up?

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Because I've been where you are.

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I know the weight of difficulties.

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The shadow of despair.

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The exhaustion of burnout.

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The weight of shame.

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I understand the unique challenges

we face on the path to flourishing.

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The unsolicited advice from

family over the holidays.

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The betrayal from someone

you trusted implicitly.

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The terror of giving words

to something you've promised

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yourself you'd never tell anyone.

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The friends who demand grace

but struggle to give it.

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The trusted confidant who speaks

ill of you behind your back.

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These experiences resonate with

us because we've lived them.

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They're not right, and

they're certainly not easy.

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But you've refused to let them define you.

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And for that, I want to say thank you.

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Thank you for your continued

trust and engagement.

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Thank you for persevering, for

growing, for showing up, not just

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for others, but for yourself.

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As we close out 2024, let me share

a few highlights from my year.

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I've written and recorded

28 words of wisdom.

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And sent them as emails or podcast

episodes, each a small labor of love.

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I've completed 876 client sessions,

totaling 71, 270 minutes of focused care.

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I helped launch an incredible and

now thriving counseling center

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as a part time clinical director.

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I've established my own team at The

Flourishing Way, specializing in

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helping couples overcome selfish

sexual behavior and betrayal.

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I wrote my first book.

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It's on overcoming selfish sexual desire.

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Hopefully more on that journey soon.

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I've sought to show up consistently,

even when it felt like no one was

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listening, even when hope seemed distant.

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I've mentored a few household names,

and plenty of names you will never know.

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Some relationships were

fleeting, others enduring.

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Some will rewrite history because of the

growth and healing they have experienced.

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As we stand on the cusp of 2025, I

want you to remember the simple truths.

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You'll experience both

triumphs and setbacks.

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You'll encounter both inspiring

and challenging relationships.

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Your moods will fluctuate.

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But here's what truly matters.

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Do you have the passion to keep growing?

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Your best days are ahead of

you, if you dare to believe.

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Silence the noise, the criticism, and

the doubts, both internal and external.

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As you reflect over the next

two weeks, ask yourself, do I

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have the courage to level up and

lean in during the coming year?

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I have big plans for 2025 and I'm

excited to share them with you

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soon, but for now I wish you a

blessed and restful holiday season.

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May it be a time of rejuvenation and

clarity as you prepare for the year ahead.

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Here's to another year of

growth, Wisdom and flourishing.

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See you in 2025.

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Yours in the fight for wisdom, Josh.

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P.

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Stay tuned for updates on my

book journey and exciting new

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initiatives coming your way.