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Christmas time is such a magical time. It is a time to slow down and think about all of the blessings you already have rather than constantly looking at what you don't have. Every year I make christmas ornaments for the people I love in my life and I also sell those ornaments. The ornaments are always designed to hold a picture. I believe no-one can tell you the most important thing in your life but they can give you a frame to hold it in. My hope is that these picture frame ornaments create a lasting memory for those that get them. Every year when the tree goes up, you get to experience that moment in time again. Christmas is a time of giving and of joy, and should be remembered in that way throughout your life. These ornaments are designed to keep memories alive of the good times that you have had throughout the year. Someday I hope to get my ornaments into Winco as part of what we sell and spread the christmas joy of a memory throughout our network of stores. I don't know how I will make that happen, but that is part of my dream. Putting together these ornaments is always fun and this year I did it with my kids which was extra fun! It created memories that I will hold onto until I die. Memories are what life is made of, so focus on creating lasting moments that will be there until the end of time!

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Hey, Life with Justin Stephens community! Justin here, soaking in the Christmas spirit! As we document this journey through personal finance, success, business, sales, and marketing, today's entry is pure holiday heart. Christmas time is such a magical time. It is a time to slow down and think about all of the blessings you already have rather than constantly looking at what you don't have.

Every year I make Christmas ornaments for the people I love in my life, and I also sell those ornaments. The ornaments are always designed to hold a picture. I believe no one can tell you the most important thing in your life, but they can give you a frame to hold it in. My hope is that these picture-frame ornaments create a lasting memory for those that get them. Every year when the tree goes up, you get to experience that moment in time again. Christmas is a time of giving and of joy, and should be remembered in that way throughout your life. These ornaments are designed to keep memories alive of the good times that you have had throughout the year.

Putting together these ornaments is always fun, and this year I did it with my kids which was extra fun! It created memories that I will hold onto until I die. Memories are what life is made of, so focus on creating lasting moments that will be there until the end of time!

Someday I hope to get my ornaments into WinCo as part of what we sell and spread the Christmas joy of a memory throughout our network of stores. I don’t know how I will make that happen, but that is part of my dream.

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Reflections: Slowing Down to Speed Up Joy

This season reminds me to pause and cherish what matters—family, memories, and the magic of giving. It fuels everything else I'm building.

Why This Matters for Your Journey

Christmas isn't just a holiday—it's a reset. Gratitude for what you have multiplies joy and fuels the work that creates more to give.

At Life with Justin Stephens, we share raw Journal Entries like this, alongside Point of View stories, Life Strategy tips, Resources, and Great Causes to inspire your path in finance, business, sales, marketing, and beyond.

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Wishing you the merriest, memory-filled season,
Justin Stephens