12 Days of Presence

Goal setting. New Year’s Resolutions. Vision Boards. Manifestation Workshops.

They all work, to an extent, and then you’re exhausted and overwhelmed still wondering ‘am I doing the right thing?’ because there’s something you can’t name behind them.

That something is your conversation with life. Without that, you keep finding that the thing you were sure you wanted wasn’t really right for you at all, or that you pushed through and did all the right things but your timing was off and it fell flat.

Every year, you tell yourself this year will be different.

You’ll slow down and get it “right”, make more time for family, write that book, turn the side hustle into a business, etc. You’ll finally prioritize the life that you’ve been putting off for far too long. 

And then reality takes over. Your calendar fills up, your responsibilities pile up, and you’re right back to the same routines.

There is an alternative.

This is a new (actually, it’s ancient) Way of approaching the new year. Not with another “list of things to accomplish”, or “getting clear” goal setting session, this is stepping into co-creating with life.

The 12 Days of Presence was designed by the mystics centuries ago. It’s what they used to be present to the incoming future to co-create truly meaningful and fulfilling lives. 

In our hustle-and-bustle, new-is-better way of life, this ancient wisdom was buried. Luckily it was not lost completely. Our spiritual teacher, Daniel Goodenough (author of Caravan of Remembering and co-founder of The HuPerson Project), shared it with us and we’ve been using it to transform our own lives.

What if you could be present to the guidance from life so that:

• Next year is the most meaningful and fulfilled year of your life
• You are prepared, surprised and delighted by the unknown
• You are recharged, resilient and connected with energy and vitality – for these 12 days, and for the next 12 months
• You have more space and enjoyment throughout the holidays
• You lean into the most magical, transformative year you’ve ever experienced
• You step off the same-old-same-old treadmill and open to the incredible Future that wants to happen FOR you

• Learn the language of connecting to the future that is calling you
• Align with your personal rhythm (and nature’s rhythms) to empower, replenish and provide you the space to find your flow in the coming year
• Radically change the out-dated, depleting paradigm of Christmas – shop, eat, push through, repeat – and instead replenish your energy, your sanity and the sacredness of the season
• Build your personal map for an inspired, uplifted 2027
• Establish the foundation for connecting to all you desire AND to experiencing balance and harmony in your life

You push through every bit of the year giving yourself no time or space – “there’s so much to get done!”

You push through the holidays – “gotta get to the other side!”

You move immediately into the new year with big goals and dreams – “this year is the year!”

And you wonder why you are burnt out, exhausted and your goals feel empty or stay beyond your reach.

Nature does it differently, she plants her seeds in the fall and nourishes them with layers of leaves, debris and snow to insulate and feed them for the winter. They emerge in the spring full of vitality seeking the light of the sun ready to fulfill their destiny of full bloom.

This ancient Way makes space for you the way nature does – so you can connect to the future that is calling you. The one that’s been buried under your to-do list. The one that you feel in your soul.

Each day, for 12 Days, you learn to pause for a moment and listen to the guidance from your future self.

This practice is for you if:

• You’re done living someone else’s ideas for your life
• You’re over goal setting and resolutions and you know there’s something deeper
• You’re ready to connect to the real meaning that’s calling from within
• You tired of the constant push and hustle
• There’s something deeper calling you that you can’t quite meet
• Your soul has been trying to send you a message and you keep hitting snooze
• You give generously to everyone around you and feel guilty the moment you choose yourself
• You look capable and organized on the outside but feel overwhelmed and scattered on the inside

This is not for you if:

• You don’t want to dig beneath the surface
• You want a quick fix or a passive download
• You’re not ready to challenge your beliefs and evolve
• You’re too busy chasing achievements 
• Being busy is your proof of success

Each of the 12 Days of Christmas directly relates to a month of the following year. 

Really.

This is an ancient practice that was buried. We’re grateful that it was not lost completely. Our mentor and spiritual teacher, Daniel Goodenough (author of Caravan of Remembering and co-founder of The HuPerson Project), shared it with us and it’s transformed our own lives and the lives of those who have shown up to it with us.

We share this practice with you via email from December 24th to January 6th completely FREE.

12 Days of Presence Email Series

• Preparation and Solstice video on December 21st
• Personal intention setting on December 24th
• Twelve days of guided playful pause and reflection from December 25 to January 6
• Epiphany live group call on January 6th
• Community support: Daily opportunities to connect with Maren, Stephanie, and other participants in the LinkedIn group.

What you need to get the most out of it: 

10 minutes a day for 12 days.  This is a transformational practice to connect with your future without adding another major commitment to your schedule.

Ten minutes a day. Twelve days. A Way of living into the life that is calling you.

Based in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Stephanie owns and manages, Gateway Wellness. Stephanie’s expertise in myofascial release, acupuncture and the healing arts helps her clients break through barriers others can’t solve. When not working, she can be found outside snowboarding, volunteering and enjoying people.

Based in Mokena, Illinois, Maren guides high-achievers in living the life that feeds their soul, integrating inner alignment with outer action. Maren is a speaker, author and coach. When not working with people, she can be found volunteering, hiking with her dogs and gardening.

We look forward to celebrating with you, stepping into our birthright of abundance and connection and creating our bright, light future together.

-Stephanie & Maren