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🌸 Happy May Day! 🌸 May Day is celebrated around the world in different ways. In the US, it's a time of spring renewal. In other countries it is a celebration of workers. Here are a few tips to celebrate, regardless of what May Day means to you. There are so many ways to celebrate May Day, big and small! Today, people celebrate May Day by making flower crowns and baskets, planting flowers for the spring, decorating their homes in bright colors to embrace the change, nature walks, picnics, and enjoying the outdoors! HOW TO CELEBRATE MAY DAY 2021 Maypole Dance, dance away! Celts used to dance around trees with bright ribbons as a way to welcome in good crops and fertility. Today, schools celebrate the Maypole Dance through spring festivals. Make a May basket Through the 19th and 20th century, people would leave a paper basket with spring flowers and treats on their neighbor’s doorsteps. The tradition was to knock on the door, yell “May basket!,” and then run. Gather flowers On May Day, people in Britain welcome spring by getting flowering trees for their homes. This symbolizes the return of spring. --- What does May Day mean to you? How do you celebrate this day? Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gs2XPyp4

Christmas Season: Traditions vs. Needs A proverb says: Sometimes we can't see the forest for the trees, and the same can be true for Christmas, our traditions, and our needs. Do you follow traditions simply because they are traditions? Many of us do so unconsciously, often pushing past our own boundaries and overlooking our personal needs. Take some time to check in with each other about what you truly need this year during the week leading up to Christmas and throughout the holidays. Which traditions align with those needs, and which ones don’t? This is an opportunity to create new traditions or try something different this year. You might be surprised at the difference it makes in how you feel. Wishing you a wonderful 3rd Advent! #findjoyinthejourney #interpersonalconflict #cocreation #hearttoheartcommunication #honestcommunication #authenticrelationships #conflicttransformation #leadershipskills #ceomindset #stressless #kommunikasjon #hjertetilhjertekommunikasjon #ærligkommunikasjon #autentiskforhold #konflikt #konflikttransformasjon #ledelse #stresshåndtering #herzzuherzkommunikation #authentischebeziehungen #konfliktpotential

This week we will be sharing some of our favorite Christmas Carols as a festive yet practical way to encourage you to plan ahead so your days remain joyful for you and those you care about. Day 3: 🎄Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer- "Then one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say..." – Planning for the unexpected: Santa didn't expect to encounter fog on Christmas Eve, but he had a plan with Rudolph! When you plan ahead with us, we create a flexible blueprint for all types of scenarios that could happen so that when you need to pivot, you are already prepared to keep moving forward. "Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer, had a very shiny nose" – Embrace your uniqueness: Our comprehensive plans are unique to your situation, wishes and preferences. No two plans are the same! Tailoring your plan ensures it meets the specific needs of your family and circumstances. "And if you ever saw it, you would even say it glows" – Illuminate your legacy: A well-constructed estate plan brings clarity and peace of mind, “glowing” as a beacon of guidance for your loved ones when they need it most. #experiencethedifference #thislittlelightofmine #rudolph #christmascarols #planahead #estateplanning #elderlaw #lifecareplanning #ducksinarow #asyouwish #lawyerlisa

This week we will be sharing some of our favorite Christmas Carols as a festive yet practical way to encourage you to plan ahead so your days remain joyful for you and those you care about. Day 3: 🎄Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer- "Then one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say..." – Planning for the unexpected: Santa didn't expect to encounter fog on Christmas Eve, but he had a plan with Rudolph! When you plan ahead with us, we create a flexible blueprint for all types of scenarios that could happen so that when you need to pivot, you are already prepared to keep moving forward. "Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer, had a very shiny nose" – Embrace your uniqueness: Our comprehensive plans are unique to your situation, wishes and preferences. No two plans are the same! Tailoring your plan ensures it meets the specific needs of your family and circumstances. "And if you ever saw it, you would even say it glows" – Illuminate your legacy: A well-constructed estate plan brings clarity and peace of mind, “glowing” as a beacon of guidance for your loved ones when they need it most. #experiencethedifference #thislittlelightofmine #rudolph #christmascarols #planahead #estateplanning #elderlaw #lifecareplanning #ducksinarow #asyouwish #lawyerlisa

Rudolph has a carefully crafted plan. Do you? 🦌 🎄 Here’s what Rudolph told us he gets up to on Christmas night… First, Rudolph gathers the reindeer for a pre-flight inspection of the sleigh. He makes sure it’s packed with gifts and treats for every little boy and girl. Then he gives his nose a quick polish to ensure it’s glowing at maximum brightness to guide the way through any fog or snowstorms. He then rounds up the reindeer crew for a last-minute pep talk. Next, it’s time to review the route with Santa and go over any especially tricky situations, like snowy rooftops or extra-tall chimneys. Now it’s time for takeoff! Rudolph leads the charge into the night sky, keeping a steady pace to ensure Santa and the team hit every destination on Christmas night. After the last delivery, Rudolph guides the sleigh back to the North Pole, where he is greeted by the elves and Mrs. Claus. Finally, it's time for a well-deserved Christmas celebration! 🎄 🎅 🤶 🎉 Rudolph’s plan is all about guiding and supporting through any conditions to make sure the magic of Christmas shines as brightly as his nose for all the children of the world! ✨ Here at [INSERT YOUR LAW FIRM NAME HERE], we believe estate planning helps people guide and support those they love through difficult times as well. 📜 ❤️ We know you have a “nice list” of people you want to help guide through tough times, even when you’re gone. Your estate plan is like the sleigh that carries everything you care about, ensuring that your family, pets, and wishes are taken care of for years to come. Ready to give the gift of peace of mind this season? 🕊 We can help you make sure you have a plan ready to guide the way for those you love. Let us help you bring peace and security to your family’s future. 🎁 👪 #EstatePlanning #HolidayCheer #PlanAhead #GuidingLight #PeaceOfMind

National Napping Day is a real thing...and we are in the middle of it right now! 💤 So, go cozy up for a nap and then come back ready to read about celebrating holidays in our latest blog post: https://ow.ly/EX2I50QQSRt.

Happy Thanksgiving from Powers & Worshtil, P.C. As you gather with loved ones, remember the importance of protecting your family’s future. This season, let’s discuss how proper estate planning can guarantee peace of mind for you and your heirs. Wishing you a joyful holiday. https://bit.ly/4arLsSa #Thanksgiving #EstatePlanning #HappyThanksgiving

The gift of Christmas (the gift of God’s Son) empowers us to do all of what we were designed to do, but will fail to God unless God empowers us to do it. It is the liberation from everything that we were ‘not’ designed to be and not designed to do. It is the opportunity and the power to finally, finally be our authentic selves. And then, how about the durability of Christmas? These things that Christmas does…but how long do they last? “Have we ever consider the boldness of Christmas? For to craft such a daring story and to do so in a manner that it is sufficiently sturdy to stand up under the relentless scrutiny that is certain to be brought to bear against such a story is boldness indeed. And when God pens a story He does so not fearing scrutiny, but inviting as much of it as any one of us can muster up, for God does nothing that is not bold. Such is God and such is Christmas.” What God writes and what God does has no expiration date attached to it. There’s no last page. No period. What He writes and what He does will never find an end in itself. He’s the Creator of eternal stuff, and only eternal stuff. This stuff lasts forever. And then finally, does it really transform, because a lot of things say that they transform, but they don’t. Does Christmas transform right down to the bottom of everything that needs to be transformed? Does it really change everything? Does it really make everything new? And if so, if it really does, why do so many people just walk past it? Think about this: “One of the things that vexes me to the point of near insanity is understanding the message of Christmas and realizing the potency of this message to transform the worst of our lives so that we can become the best of our ourselves, to shift the momentum of entire cultures so that the world is brilliantly enriched by each instead of destroyed by all, and to handily touch the hem of history itself so that history is changed in the touching. And while all of these are ours for the taking, I continue to watch the mindless hoards trudge past these things in order to embrace everything that is not the ‘everything’ of these gifts. And so I pray that God would grant them a heart ready to be captured by the ‘everything’ of Christmas.” Don’t miss Christmas anymore. Don’t. Don’t miss the immensity of what God did, and what God continues to do. Get out of your rigid and confined thinking. Look at what Christmas truly is and what it truly does. Let this Christmas be the beginning of a ‘forever’ transformation in your life. Here’s wishing you and yours all the power of this incredible gift. __________________________________________________________________________________ Enjoy LifeTalk on most podcast platforms. You will also find daily inspirational quotations on all of Craig's Social Media sites. Finally, visit Craig's website at www.craiglpc.com to discover an array of timely and thoughtful resources.

🎄 **𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 - 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀** 🎄 Have you ever wondered about the origins of Christmas and why it holds such a special place in our hearts? Let's dive into the fascinating history and significance of this beloved holiday! **✨ Origins of Christmas:** The word "Christmas" comes from the Old English "Cristes Maesse," meaning "Christ's Mass." It commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, a significant figure in Christianity, traditionally celebrated on December 25th. This date was chosen to coincide with the Roman pagan festival of Saturnalia, merging Christian and pagan traditions into a time of joy and giving. **🎁 Why is Christmas Important?** Christmas is a time of celebration, love, and reflection. For Christians, it's a special festival honoring the birth of Jesus. For others, it's a season of goodwill, marked by family gatherings, gift-giving, and festive cheer. It's a reminder of the values of generosity, compassion, and hope that bring people together. **🏡 Is Christmas Linked to Real Estate?** While Christmas isn't directly linked to real estate, the season often sees an increase in home-related activities. Many people spruce up their homes with decorations or consider buying or selling property before the year ends. The cozy, inviting atmosphere of the holidays can highlight a home's charm, making it an ideal time for those in the real estate market. **🔍 Fun Fact:** Did you know that the Christmas tree tradition originated in Germany in the 16th century? Today, it's a universal symbol of the season's magic and warmth. Whether you're celebrating with a cozy night in or exploring real estate opportunities, Christmas is a time to cherish the moments that matter most. Wishing you all a joyful and bright holiday season! 🌟

🎄📦 Holiday Moving Confessions: What’s Your “Oh No” Moment? 📦🎄 The holidays are all fun and games... until it’s time to move that 7-foot Christmas tree or Grandma’s 50-year-old porcelain Santa collection! 😅 We’ve seen it all, but now we want to hear from YOU: What’s the most awkward or funny thing you’ve ever tried to move during the holidays? 🎁 That giant gift you couldn’t wrap OR lift? 🎄 A tree so big it barely fit in the car (or through the door)? 📦 Moving furniture to make space for holiday guests—only to stub your toe on it later? Drop your stories below and let’s share some laughs! 😂 And remember, if your holiday moving plans get out of hand, we’ve got your back—whether it’s shifting furniture, packing up decorations, or helping you settle into a new home before the new year. #HolidayMoves #FunnyMovingFails #McCulloughsMovingAndMore #HolidayHelp #LetsLaughAndMove