What was the Christmas journey really like?

Extra+Ordinary

All you need to be extraordinary is to add a little extra to your life. Happy New Year! The Splendid Mess is a listener-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Splendid Mess at thesplendidmess.substack.com/subscribe [https://thesplendidmess.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Setting goals you can stick to

If you’re anything like me, you tend to have a laundry list of overly ambitious goals. Over the years, I’ve found three simple tips that help me set goals I can stick to. Happy New Year everyone! The Splendid Mess is a listener-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Splendid Mess at thesplendidmess.substack.com/subscribe [https://thesplendidmess.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

What was the Christmas journey really like?

In this episode, I read one of my favorite retellings of the Christmas story. It’s called the “Christmas Journey,” and it’s written by Donna VanLiere. Here’s a brief excerpt from the introduction: “Somewhere along the way the cave has been sanitized, the birth made painless, and the people involved stripped of all fear or emotion. It seems we have colored in or forgotten much of what happened to make that journey possible.” VanLiere’s retelling is a beautiful, intimate look at what the real Christmas journey may have been like. It’s guaranteed to pull at your heartstrings. Merry Christmas everyone! The Splendid Mess is a listener-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Splendid Mess at thesplendidmess.substack.com/subscribe [https://thesplendidmess.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Tips to beat Christmas stress

The countdown to Christmas has begun! This can be an incredibly stressful time, but here are some tips to help you reclaim the joy of the season. The Splendid Mess is a listener-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Splendid Mess at thesplendidmess.substack.com/subscribe [https://thesplendidmess.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Playing The Hand You've Been Dealt

On this week’s episode, I highlight the life of an amazing woman, Martha Mason, who lived 61 years in an iron lung machine. In an interview with the Charlotte Observer toward the end of her life she said, “I’m happy with who I am, where I am. I wouldn’t have chosen this life, certainly. But given this life, I’ve probably had the best situation anyone could ask for.” To read more about her life, snag her memoir- Breath: A Lifetime In The Rhythm Of An Iron Lung. Until next week, keep embracing your Splendid Mess. Get full access to The Splendid Mess at thesplendidmess.substack.com/subscribe [https://thesplendidmess.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]