Noah E Abramowitz’s Post

Let there be Light, Love, and Peace on Earth. As we slide into holiday week with family and friends, please keep an open mind and remember that two things (or more) can be true at once. Every one of us sees things through filters of different perspectives and experiences. A perfect example from nature is the Solstice. We in the northern hemisphere just celebrated the Winter Solstice. We're moving into a time of our coldest days. But from now on, the light returns, and the days get longer. At the same time, on the other side of the world, it was the Summer Solstice. It's the longest day of the year, and the days get shorter. Both are true. There is no right or wrong there. It simply depends on where you live. Our creative minds hold thoughts that live in different places. Keep that in mind as you move through the next few weeks. Tips and Insight for Peaceful Holiday Gatherings: 1. Connect with your neutrality. Be in the center of your head and observe. 2. Allow others to be where they are. We don't need to agree with everyone, nor do they have to agree with us, and no one is right or wrong. 3. If someone is critical or angry, be aware that they are in pain at some level. In your mind, send them a loving hello, center yourself in your energy bubble, and be kind. You never know what's going on in their mind. Those are just a few tips for creating Light, Love, and Peace on Earth! Sending warm, loving thoughts and sugar plums to all! Shine Your Light ✨ Love, Debbie ❄️ ❤️☃️ #insight #holidaypeace #spiritlightinsight #space #grace #joy #livinglovinglearning #shineyourlight #clairvoyantmusings #perspective #spiritualseekers #awakeningsouls

The Wisdom of the Seasons: How the World’s Holidays Reflect Universal Truths The rhythm of holidays is deeply interwoven with the turning of the seasons and reflects an ancient and universal wisdom. Beneath the surface trappings of the world’s holiday traditions lies a profound psychology rooted in themes of mortality, gratitude, connection, and renewal. These celebrations echo across time and cultures, conveying shared human truths that transcend national or religious boundaries. From Halloween’s contemplation of life’s fragility to the communal gratitude of Thanksgiving, the generosity of winter festivals, and the renewal of spring, the cycle of holidays serves as a mirror for life’s cycles and an invitation to honor our shared humanity. https://buff.ly/4fvPc6z

🎄 Day 14 of EEN's Advent Calendar – Meet Eryk Rutkowski from EEN Poland, Enterprise Europe Network Polska Wschodnia! 🌟 Eryk’s Best Tip for Going International: Be open minded. Make a thorough research and analysis regarding the markets you would like to enter. Consider cultural differences and mentality – they may be of great importance for your business accomplishments. And last but not least: reach out to Enterprise Europe Network – we will match you with reliable business partners.  🌟 Christmas in Poland: Most Poles are roman Catholics, so we celebrate Christmas in a rather traditional way – even if some of us tend to regard themselves as agnostics or atheists. We start with the Christmas Eve ‘Wigilia’, during which we share ’Opłatek’– a kind of a wafer symbolising forgiveness and reconciliation – with our relatives and eat traditional dishes like carp and ‘pierogi’. At the same time, we anxiously await Santa Claus and the presents he will bring. If he will... because if you didn’t behave properly, you may find ’rózga’ at the Christmas tree, which is a thin stick that symbolises physical punishment. At New Year, we usually party and make a short break for a new year’s countdown with a glass of champagne or prosecco in hand. We greet each other and hope that the next year will be better than the previous. 🌟 Winter Favorites: There is something special about winter landscapes. I love going out for a walk, especially when it’s snowy—the trees covered in snow look like they’ve been taken straight out of a fairy tale. It’s very comforting and relaxing.  Apart from that, I enjoy listening to music and reading books in the wintertime. It also encourages me to pick up an instrument and play some notes! Despite if it’s cold and rainy or snowy and the days are short, I love winter.  Follow along for more tips and traditions from our EEN advisors this season! 🎁 #EENCanHelp #AdventCalendar #HolidayTraditions

Discovering Peace This Christmas Season 🕊️ Finding peace during the Christmas season can be a beautiful way to reconnect with yourself and the true spirit of the holiday. However wonderful it may seem, cultivating a practice to reconnect and reflect isn’t always easy at this busy time of year. Here are a few tips for creating peace this Christmas season. 📅 Simplify Your Commitments ✔️ Say no to unnecessary obligations to avoid feeling overwhelmed. ✔️ Focus on meaningful activities that truly bring you joy and connection. 📓 Create Quiet Moments ✔️ Set aside time each day for reflection, prayer, or meditation. ✔️ Make time for peaceful activities like reading, journaling, or walking. ❤️ Connect with Loved Ones ✔️ Prioritize quality time with family and friends. ✔️ Let go of perfection and focus on the joy of Christmas. 🙏 Practice Gratitude ✔️ Spend time daily reflecting on your blessings. ✔️ Share words of gratitude with those around you. 🎁 Serve Others ✔️ Give your time, talents, and resources to those in need. ✔️ Share the true story of Christmas, the birth of Christ. May your Christmas season be filled with moments of serenity and joy! How will you bring peace to you and yours this Christmas?

Holidays and Beliefs: When Hanukkah and Christmas Align The holiday season is a time of celebration, reflection, and connection, but it’s also a reminder that beliefs and traditions don’t always align. This year, however, something rare and beautiful is happening—Hanukkah and Christmas fall on the same day. For many, this overlap represents more than a calendar coincidence; it’s a moment to consider the ways our unique beliefs can intersect. Whether through shared values like family, gratitude, and light or simply through the joy of celebrating together, these moments of alignment remind us of the beauty in diversity and connection. Beliefs are deeply personal and often evolve over time, shaped by our individual experiences and the stages of our lives. While my own beliefs are an important piece of my life’s puzzle, I’ve come to understand and cherish that everyone’s spiritual journey is uniquely their own. This understanding has allowed me to embrace others’ paths without judgment and to find joy in the rich tapestry of traditions around me. The alignment of Hanukkah and Christmas this year feels symbolic—a harmonious reminder that even in a world of different faiths and customs, shared moments of light, love, and meaning can connect us all. So, whether you’re lighting the menorah, singing carols, or simply finding quiet moments to reflect, this is a season to celebrate not just what makes us unique but also what brings us together.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠. Granted, you can change the music you fancy and snooze it to steal a few more minutes of sleep. But it can't beat nature's symphonic abundance. There's only one condition. Your home needs to be surrounded by trees. Without birds assembling in the morning, there's no way you'll hear it. It's one of the problems with high-rises that touch the sky. You're cut off from any connect with nature. There's a time when the birds get active. It's at the first crack of dawn. And you'll have to stop that chatter in your head to tune in. Chances are, you simply dive into your daily routine in auto mode while those wonderful melodies play outside. Try this sometime soon. Set your alarm before daybreak. Then simply laze in bed. If there are trees, the birds will arrive. Not on a schedule but they follow their own beat. Some of them coo. The others trill. Then, there are ones who repeat the same 'sample' and then quieten down. You can't see them because they are hidden by the foliage. And the early morning light is still not bright enough for you to catch a glimpse. But you'll catch a quick fluttering amidst the leaves. Or a moment when they're framed against the sky when they flit between trees. Each day is different. If you do this for a few days, you'll discover who the early birds are. And how they do their thing and then fly off to destinations unknown. There's a short phase during which all of them compete. They go full throttle, trying to drown out the others. On the outside, it may sound like a cacophon- but concentrate on one of them and patterns will emerge. Individually, they are amazing. But it's like a symphony orchestra, with each instrumentalist going off on their own. And doing it differently according to their own beat. Tune in to nature every morning. You'll discover the resonance within, if you give it a chance. #brands #behavioraleconomics #birds #nature #mornings#wakeup --------------------- 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬? 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐩 𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤

Four Candles for Christmas Lighting these four candles takes me on a journey through memories, moments, and lessons that have shaped my life. Each flame tells its own story. The first candle is for resilience. It takes me back to 2010, stranded in Edinburgh when a volcanic eruption grounded flights across Europe. What followed was a chaotic, exhausting trek home—by bus, train, ferry, and rental car. Looking back, it’s a reminder that no matter how uncertain or difficult things seem, we find ways to keep moving forward. The second candle is for community. Over the years, Ladies Beyond Flying, Airline Crewing Enigma, and iFlight Core have shown me the incredible power of people coming together. Although I’ve stepped back from some roles, these communities continue to thrive, driven by those who believe in their mission. It’s proof that collaboration leaves a lasting impact. The third candle burns for connection. I think of my father’s nurse, whose joy as a content creator reminds me how simple connections can inspire us. I also think of countless conversations over the years—moments shared with colleagues and friends that made a difference, no matter how small. It’s these personal touches that truly light up our lives. The fourth candle glows with gratitude. I’m grateful for the people I’ve met, the stories I’ve heard, and the experiences that have shaped me—whether it was over a glass of Malbec, during long nights at the Hildegard Bar, or while building something meaningful alongside others. As we look toward the new year, may these candles remind us of what truly matters: resilience to face challenges, the strength of community, the warmth of connection, and gratitude for everything we’ve been given. Wishing you all a Christmas filled with light, love, and moments to treasure.

Motivation Station 2024:  Week of Monday, March 25th through Sunday, March 31st, 2024:   As a moveable feast holiday, Ash Friday is 29 March this year, followed by Easter on the 31st. It is one of the most sacred of the Christian Holy Days, that has become, over many years, one of the most co-opted and monetized secular holidays in America. Chocolate Easter bunnies, Peeps™, Easter eggs and jellybeans are the current fodder of festivities. So, there it is. Enjoy your celebration, hide those eggs well, dress your best, share a feast and be grateful for all that you have – family, friends, health, nourishment, love, security and a genuine sense of self-created happiness.  Word for the Week: accord [noun] an official agreement or treaty. a formal reaching of agreement.  [Sources: https://languages.oup.com/ and Merriam Webster Dictionary] Sample: {Jack Sparrow} “I'll tell you what, Mr. Turner. I've changed my mind. You spring me from this cell, and on pain of death, I'll you to the Black Pearl.” (sticks out his hand) “Do we have an accord?” {Will Turner} (shakes Jack’s hand) “Agreed.” {Jack} “Agreed!” [Source: https://lnkd.in/gBp8a5jE]  Quote for the Week: "I still believe in Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy and true love. Don't even try to tell me different." – Dolly Parton {Source: Town & Country Magazine article Feb 4, 2022}

The holiday season can be overwhelming, with so much happening all around us. This year, let’s choose joyfulness, inner peace, and gratitude. #MarcyandJulieTeam #MarcyandJulieTeamLAERRealty #MarcyandJulieTeamLAERLux #WhoYouWorkWithMatters🏡 #LAERLux #LAERRealty #LAERrealty #LocalAgentsExtraordinaryResults

As we experience the holiday season and the ending of the year, many of us display wreaths that bring a festive feel to our homes. Wreaths are symbolic with historical significance. In ancient Rome, it represented victory. The Advent wreath’s circular shape symbolized eternal life. In the 16th century, the Christmas wreath became popular which the greenery and berries symbolized Christ’s crown of thorns and blood. For me, as I display a wreath on my front door, I embrace my favorite shape – the circle. The Japanese word for circle is Enso. Created with a calligraphy brush in one stroke and in one breath, the Enso is the transfer of energy from hand to brush to paper, representing our thoughts and feelings through this one movement. As I share this painted wreath with each of you, my heart is filled with gratitude. It has become even more poignant this year that it’s not so much the pursuit of experiences that has been meaningful, but the people I’ve met and the relationships that have been cultivated. Through strategy sessions, group facilitations, travel, coaching engagements, or navigating through organizational and life change, these experiences have brought people into my life who remind me how much love, joy, and support there is in our communities. Some people enter for just a day providing a special touch in that moment; and others have been a continuation of decades-long friendships, along with many in between. Each one of you is very special. You might notice a gap in this wreath, as most wreaths we see are fully connected, tied together neatly with a bow. In life, we often focus on what’s missing and try to fill it to make it “perfect”. But what if it’s perfect just the way it is? The open gap reminds us of the beauty of imperfection and that life can be open, unresolved, and perfectly imperfect. So, with this wreath, may you see that it represents all of us in this perfectly imperfect circle – a circle of togetherness. Sending each of you a big, round hug during this holiday season and wishing that 2025 brings you new beginnings and joyful connections. Happy Holidays and wishing you a bright New Year! Wreath watercolor credit: Lyra McCarmey, my daughter