Welcome to our Marriage War and Peace blog for January!

Happy New Year!

As we begin 2024, this month provides a haven for battle-weary wives, offering them the tools and rituals to rediscover their strength and resilience.

In a world that often demands so much of us, it's easy for the weariness of life to settle in. However, within the embrace of this month's theme I invite you to pause, reflect, and embark on a transformative inner journey with rejuvenating rituals that go beyond the superficial resolutions, diving deep into the core of personal growth and empowerment.

In this month's article, we'll focus on:

• Empowering support

• Rejuvenating rituals for 2024

• How to hire the heavens
  

Empowering Support

I’m a big fan of support. Because for far too long, I tried to do everything on my own. 

Do you remember the Franklin Planners? I loved those day planners and felt proud as I ticked off tasks and organized my weeks. But I overlooked that while the Planner kept me on task and on time, it disempowered me from reaching out to others for support.

It took me years to understand that doing everything on my own was disempowering. 

Today, I actively empower support in my life and business. I reach out to people to help decorate my home, grow my business, and enhance my spiritual growth. I call on the angelic realm to assist with connections, God and the universe to align opportunities, and Mother Earth to ground my endeavors. 

5 Rejuvenating Rituals for 2024

January is a great month to set the goal of personal rejuvenation and empowerment. As the year begins, it offers a natural opportunity to reflect on the past, reassess priorities, and chart a course for positive transformation. 

So, in this month of new beginnings, let us collectively set the goal of embracing rejuvenating rituals, forging a path toward empowerment, and sowing the seeds of a more vibrant and resilient future with these five rituals:

1. Reflective Journaling Sessions
   
   Begin the new year by dedicating some quiet time for reflective journaling. Write about what went well in 2023 that you’d like more of in 2024 and reflect on what could have gone better.
   
   Ask yourself: What goals, aspirations, and strengths do I want to cultivate in the coming months?
   
   This ritual not only helps in self-discovery but also sets the tone for a positive and empowered mindset.

2. Wellness Retreat Day
   
   Plan a wellness retreat day each month that’s focused on rejuvenation and self-care. Include yoga, meditation, and mindfulness exercises to help you reconnect with your body and mind.
   
   Tip: Consider incorporating workshops on stress management and holistic health practices to provide tools for maintaining balance throughout the year.

3. Vision Board Creation Workshop
   
   This is a fun one!
   
   Organize a vision board creation workshop with your gal pals so you can all come together to visualize your goals and dreams for the upcoming year.
   
   You provide the food and drinks and ask your friends to bring magazines, art supplies, and vision board material. Empower a supportive environment where all feel safe expressing their dreams.
   
   Added bonus: Before everyone leaves, schedule a time each month to reconvene and share their vision board journeys and discoveries.

4. Rhythm of Empowerment Drum Circle
   
   This is another fabulous group activity and so much fun!
   
   Foster a sense of community with your gal pal wives by organizing a monthly rhythm of empowerment drum circle. Ask them to grab a drum, find their rhythm, and let the beats of empowerment unite them as they celebrate the power of a women’s community. 
   
   Tip: If you’ve never led a drum circle before, ask around for people in your area who can help you get started. 

5. Mindful Self-Care Resolution
   
   Launch a month-long mindful self-care resolution where you’ll do one activity that promotes self-love and well-being each day. This could include gratitude journaling, mindful breathing exercises, or acts of kindness toward oneself.
   
   Tip: Start small. Five minutes is all it takes. Incorporating small, positive habits into your daily routine will build a foundation for a more empowered and rejuvenated year.

Helpful Resource

If you’d like a fresh take on how you can empower celestial beings to support you in 2024, read Hiring the Heavens: A Practical Guide to Developing Working Relationships with the Spirits of Creation by Jean Slater

May January be your launchpad for a year filled with self-discovery, strength, and the unwavering pursuit of personal well-being.