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The Twelve Gifts You’ve Given To Me

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By: Rebecca Liston

Dear Reader,

It. Has. Been. A. Year. 

And at this time traditionally focused on gift-giving, I find myself instead deep in contemplation of all that I have received and wanting to extend my deepest thanks to each of you.

For the opportunity to bear witness to unimaginable grief,

For the late-night text exclaiming, “They accepted my proposal!!!!!!!!!!”

For the words “Thank you. I love you.”

For the opportunity to show up and serve,

For the shared joke,

For bringing tears to my own eyes.

For making my heart leap, my thoughts dance, my soul sing,

For allowing me to watch as you took up more space, found your voice, spoke your truth,

For your vulnerability, authenticity, and heart-pounding, revelatory, revolutionary growth.

For the hard conversations and the stuff beneath your words,

For the way you lean in, step out, and rise up,

For the sheer joy of cheering you on as we Journey Together,

I give my heart-felt thanks.

Thank you for making this year Magical in every possible way. It’s been a joy – and an honour — to share this journey with you.

Wishing you every wonder of the season,

Big love,


Rebecca Liston is a Business & Leadership Advisor with 20 years of experience supporting business owners and teams from a wide range of industries across the globe as they live into their bigger future. Rebecca does not believe in “one-size-fits-all” and strives to support people as they make choices for their work — and their lives — that are right for them.



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