Debbie Gail Zane

As we say goodbye to 2023 and welcome 2024, a host of emotions may come up for you.

For me, there are many mixed emotions…

In 2023 I am grateful that I launched my book Finding Peace and Purpose Amdist the Tears and I’m blessed to have spent time and closeness with two of my children.  It wasn’t the easiest year though due to the health issues of some of my family members and the second year missing and grieving my oldest son.

With the new year I feel a renewed hope. A fresh new year and fresh new insights. I also feel the sadness of entering a new year without my oldest son physically here.  I am reminded though that he always lives in my heart.

If you are experiencing mixed emotions, that’s okay. Feeling the extent of your emotions allows you to process difficult ones and fully feel the beautiful ones.

I am intentionally bringing in gratitude to begin the new year.  Gratitude can be instrumental in bringing peace.

Wishing you a very happy new year and may all your dreams for yourself come true in 2024.

Sending love and light,

Debbie

What is a goal you want for yourself in the new year?

If your child is struggling with mental illness or addiction, I have heard many parents say their goal is for their child to be sober. But that is their goal, for them to decide.

So what is your goal, for you?

Maybe it’s to feel at peace with things, to have a better relationship with your child or partner, to heal from chronic illness.

Whatever your goal is, imagine it now. Picture yourself in the future having accomplished your goal.  See yourself there…at peace, in a loving relationship, healed, or whatever your goal is. What will life look like and feel like? See yourself living that life.

Feel free to share in the comments.

Sending love and light,

Debbie

Wishing you a very happy holiday, whatever you believe or celebrate.

I know for some this is a difficult time, especially if you have lost a loved one, a loved one is ill, or you are ill. And I am sending you extra love and prayers for healing, peace, and light.

I am very much missing my oldest son Alex. While I know he is always with me in my heart, not having him here physically is very difficult.  This is my second Christmas since he passed and my hardest.  I am forever grateful for the 26 years with him.

Life will never be the same.  But I am very blessed that I have my other two children and that I have beautiful memories of my time with Alex that I will always cherish.

Wishing you a very merry Christmas

Sending love and light,

Debbie