The day before Thanksgiving, we hit pause together for a short "FaceTime-style" heart-to-heart. Whether you're bracing for tricky family dynamics or you're the holiday superfan, this mini-episode gives you a simple, grace-filled plan to enter the day grounded, intentional, and at peace—without pretending or performing.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." — Proverbs 3:5–6
Two honest camps we tend to fall into for Thanksgiving (dreaded & pressured vs. excited & overamped) — and how intention bridges both.
The 2023 burnout story that led to boundaries, fewer yeses, and clearer expectations.
A 5–10 minute grounding ritual you can do today (journal-optional) to shape tomorrow.
Why your presence > performance — and how to carry peace into complicated rooms.
Gratitude as an anchor, not a performance — practical ways to spot "small gifts."
Navigating family roles, old wounds, and people-pleasing without losing your growth.
"Touch grass" breaks and mini-Sabbaths that reset your nervous system mid-chaos.
Proverbs 3:5–6 — Trust > understanding; acknowledge > control.
1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 — "Rejoice… pray… give thanks… for this is God's will."
Philippians 4:6–7 — Prayer + thanksgiving → peace that guards your heart.
Colossians 3:15 — "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts… and be thankful."
Name it honestly. Write how you actually feel about tomorrow (the good, the hard, the mixed). No bypassing.
Three clarifying questions:
What do I want to carry into tomorrow?
What do I need to leave behind?
What kind of presence do I want to bring? (peace, presence, wholeness, gentleness, curiosity, simplicity)
Gratitude that isn't performative. List 3–5 specifics:
Where has God sustained me lately?
What tiny gift have I been overlooking?
Where can I choose wonder over worry today?
Pray it in. "Jesus, I acknowledge You here. Set my pace. Guard my tone. Keep me rooted."
"Be still, and know that I am God." — Psalm 46:10
Before you step in: step outside, touch grass, breathe, pray a verse (Prov. 3:5–6).
Alarms as mini-Sabbaths: try 11:45 / 2:30 / 6:00 — step out, breathe, reset.
Protect your growth: You can show up as who you are now, not who you used to be or who they expect.
Boundaries are love: You're not responsible for others' perceptions; you are responsible for your presence.
Where did I see a small mercy today?
What pressure can I lower by 20% without harming the moment?
If peace walked into this room, what would it sound like from me?
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