hello, wonderful backers and community! it's hard to believe that christmas is almost here. it's one of my favorite times of year, and i hope you enjoy this pic of our christmas tree (well, one of our trees. i have a bit of a problem). it was decorated by a handful of my friends, mostly kiddos, who did an incredible job!

it's that spirit of community and helping that's occupying my mind lately. especially around my chronicbabe work, which is my most precious work. 

you are part of that community, and i couldn't make this and all my other projects work without you! in the spirit of giving, i hope you'll enjoy this chronicbabe guide to minimizing stress during the holidays, which i wrote a couple years ago but is still solid advice. i would add one item to the list: taking a break from social media. it's a beautiful gift to give yourself.

it's been an intense year, one filled with beauty but also difficulty. the chronicbabe 101 book has faced its share of hiccups, but i'm making steady progress now, and for the first time in years, i plan to spend much of my holiday time writing instead of lounging. i know, i know - that sounds antithetical to my usual advice! but i am feeling in the flow and i will honor that. i am dedicated to finishing this book and putting it into your hands early in 2017. i hope you'll find it's worth the wait, and i promise to make it worth your while. 

thank you again for your support, love, and encouragement. i hope that no matter your spiritual leanings, you enjoy the spirit of generosity and community this holiday season. i hold you in my heart. 

love and namaste, jenni