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                                                                                           DISTINCTIVE LIFESTYLE                                                                                                     Welcoming in 2026 May this new year arrive like a quiet dawn—soft with promise, steady with light. May you release what has weighed you down and feel the gentle lift of hope rising in its place. May clarity find you, guiding your steps toward what is meant for you, and may abundance flow in every form: love...

DISTINCTIVE LIFESTYLE   Christmas in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico Photographs by Ian Gough of San Miguel de Allende San Miguel de Allende is coming alive with holiday decorations. Everywhere you wander, the spirit of the season embraces you. We are just days away from Christmas. Each morning, gratitude fills my heart for the gift of living in such a beautiful place, and a quiet, calm settles gently into my soul. Christmas in San Miguel de Allende is magical, colorful, and a faith-filled celebration rich with cherished traditions. The entire town joins in the festivities, creating a shared spirit of joy and reverence. As a UNESCO World Heritage city, San Miguel becomes especially enchanting during the holidays, allowing you to truly feel the heart and spirit of Christmas. Living here for the past two and a half years has been deeply transformative for me. I’ve experienced a level of personal growth I had never known before. I feel alive, inspired, and creatively renewed, forming ne...

  DISTINCTIVE LIFESTYLE To everyone who honors December in different traditions and styles — may your days be bright, your heart light, and your loved ones close. Now that Thanksgiving is just a few days behind us, the focus shifts to Christmas. It’s time to choose the perfect tree—whether it’s fresh and fragrant or pulled from a box in storage --- bring out the bins filled with ornaments and memories. And if all you have is a Charlie Brown tree, display it proudly — it holds its own kind of magic. Turn on the Christmas music, unpack the decorations, and let your home fill with light, joy, and love. This is the season that warms the heart and brings us together.  For those whose families are far from us, we wrap ourselves in the comfort of our chosen family—our friends. As the holidays unfold, we’re reminded that this time of year is not only about celebration — it’s also about connection, compassion, and gentle care for ourselves and others. For some, the season is warm and f...

DISTINCTIVE LIFESTYLE Time for a mind shift in your life. What a beautiful time of year this is — the season of Thanksgiving and Christmas for those who celebrate. Yet gratitude is something we can all embrace, no matter our traditions. I feel inspired and open to receiving the miracles and blessings that this season will bring. Open your heart to receive the blessings the Universe is already sending your way. Trust that everything meant for you is unfolding in divine timing. When you shift your thoughts to faith and gratitude, your energy aligns with abundance — and miracles begin to flow effortlessly into your life. Embrace this season with faith, hope, and the deep knowing that you are worthy. Open your heart to new possibilities and allow yourself to receive all the good the Universe has waiting for you. Live in gratitude — feel it in every part of your being. Speak your truth with love and confidence. Trust that you are deeply loved, divinely guided, and infinitely deserving. Tran...

DISTINCTIVE LIFESTYLE "True change begins from within—a lesson which took me decades to learn." It has been a few months since I last wrote on my blog.  A great transformation of healing has occurred for me. Now I feel ready to start sharing again. In 2023, I moved to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where deep healing for me has taken place over these past two years due to previous tragic losses and trauma.  Giving me the courage to pursue the writing of my story and eventually to share with you.  As a first-time author I reveal the hidden struggles of growing up with an alcoholic parent. My desire is to share my journey from childhood traumas to transformation.  To serve as an invitation to readers to confront their own wounds, release shame, and reclaim the strength to live the life they were meant to live.   In writing of my memoir it has been a deep dive into my childhood.  A bridge between past and present from an authentic perspective. Blending pa...

DISTINCTIVE LIFESTYLE........... I have shared this saying in this photo in another blog, but it became more relevant to me as I began to write this post. Once you decide to change your thoughts, everything around you begins to shift. The energy in the air feels different, lighter, and more vibrant. A smile naturally finds its way to your face, and your heart beats with joy. You start attracting people who uplift and inspire you—those who encourage you to create and pursue your deepest desires. It feels as if you are constantly surrounded by support, both from earthly companions and spiritual souls. You realize you have your own personal cheerleaders, guiding and cheering you on every step of the way. It will be two years this May since I came to San Miguel from California, traveling back from time to time. Things had to change inside me and it was gradual.  As I began to change how I approached my life over these past months my life kept shifting.  Then once I moved into my n...