🌲 my holiday wishes for you


Before we shut down for a few weeks to enjoy the holidays, I decided to write you a little poem, Reader. Here goes:

To my beloved readers, my clients, and friends,
Here's a heartfelt message as this season ends.
The challenges you've faced; the victories won 🏆,
Together, we've grown--great work is now done.

You’ve led with courage, you’ve stretched and tried,
Navigating storms, taken in stride.
In the moments of doubt, you’ve found your own ways,
Turning dark, cloudy skies into much brighter days.☀️

Your impact, it ripples, quite far and quite wide,
In every small task where your heart’s been applied.
I see you connect; watch you lead with such care,
Creating fresh space where others don't dare.

So as the holidays bloom with twinkling lights,
And you
reflect on your goals through the long winter nights,
Remember: your cape is all packed and just waiting for you,
To soar even higher in all that you do.

At Red Cape Revolution, with gratitude profound,
We thank you for trust and the growth that we’ve found.
May this season for you bring more peace, joy, and cheer,
And for all, a bright, bold, and even better new year.

🎁🎁🎁

I'm grateful to you for being here. Best to you, your family, and all who are affected by your presence this holiday season. You matter, Reader, even more than you realize. We're honored to be here for you. See you in 2025.

Always, Darcy


P.S. Oh, and coda:

But if this season has you feeling stuck,
Caught in the whirlwind, running low on luck,
Fear not—there’s a rescue plan that’s near,
Hint: it’s outlined in
Red Cape Rescue my dear!


Darcy Eikenberg, PCC

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