Small choices. Big shifts.
Dear Wonder Seekers,
As we step into a new year, let’s talk about our old friend: the New Year’s resolution. We’ve all been there…big promises, a little self-judgment, and that feeling of climbing a mountain. But what if, instead of big resolutions, we embraced tiny choices?
Picture this: a cozy evening at my Los Angeles salon, where we held a gathering called “Being You Beauty.” I used to host this weekly event for women only when I first started creating my life with the Access Consciousness tools. We’d sit in a circle, talk about different tools, sip champagne, and chat about our desires and asks. One night, a woman revealed she’d always wanted to go to Paris. Others chimed in with the same desire of Parisian possibilities but with the energy of it being totally out of reach. The craziest part was not that they all had a similar desire, but instead that none had ever checked how much it would actually cost. I went around the room and asked them to give me their best guess on cost of a flight to Paris from LA. The guesses went all the way up to $10k with the lowest guess of $5k coming from the woman who had dreamed of going for her honeymoon 10 years prior. They all had an impossible number in their minds.
So I pulled out my phone and we did a little search right there and found a ticket for $600!! The best part? The woman who had honeymoon dreams…she rushed home, showed her husband, and they bought their tickets that night. After a decade of concluding it wasn’t possible for them… one small choice turned a distant dream into reality.
Add Wonder with a Side of Choice
This year, instead of piling on resolutions that might feel like mountains, what if we just add a little wonder with a side of choice? Maybe your dream is to own a certain car one day. Start by buying the keychain. Maybe you want to dine in that fancy restaurant, try just having dessert or a drink there first. Let’s make next year about peeking through those windows of possibility, one small, non-judged step at a time.
A Holiday Binge-Watch to Inspire You
And if you’re looking for a little holiday binge-watch inspiration, I’ve just started the Netflix series Ripple. It’s a beautiful reminder of how tiny choices ripple out and shape not just our lives but the lives of those around us. It’s a lovely show to put you in the driver’s seat of your own awareness, showing how each small step can add wonder and celebration to your choices. Feel free to check it out here. 
Add Wonder Tools
As you head into the new year, here are a few questions to ponder:
- What dream have I put off because I assumed it was too big or too costly?
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What tiny action can I take today to explore it?
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Where might I be creating limits that aren’t really there?
Remember: Don’t Reject Before You Inspect!
Every adventure starts with a simple “what if?”...I invite you to add a dash of curiosity and see where it leads.
Let’s turn those dreams into choices and those choices into realities.
May your days be merry, bright, and filled with a little extra wonder,
Sarah (currently sipping hot caramel apple cider and dreaming up tiny choices)
PS. Thank you to everyone who jumped in with suggestions for my puppy, it honestly made our day and reminded me how fun it is to include everyone in the process.
We’ve landed on Theo! And here he is enjoying his first Christmas with us!
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