Our Pricey Clients,

It’s been fairly a 12 months.   At the start of 2023, Brian and I made a decision to chop all the way down to 4 days every week so we’d have extra time and area to…effectively, I wasn’t certain to do what precisely.  We’ve labored so arduous for therefore lengthy, that though we knew we wished to have time to have extra enjoyable, we couldn’t fairly think about what that meant.

I believe we had a pair months of tying up unfastened ends after which began discovering some ease and journey when the Planet Natural administration bomb hit on the finish of March.  Via April, we determined to re-commit to this stunning enterprise and located ourselves on the retail curler coaster once more.  Goodbye to our four-day week.  buddy stated to me that is what occurs once we make area in our lives!

Simply final week we made an inventory of all that’s been achieved since April.  In my teaching, I educate the 4 Phases of a Challenge – Begin, Proceed, Cease, Have fun.  These are essential by way of acknowledging achievements that initially appear heroic, however then turn out to be commonplace. 

After all, the progress made within the restoration of this enterprise during the last six months is due to our sensible group.  Since returning to Planet, I’ve been impressed and moved every day by the dedication of individuals in our shops and assist workplace.  I can’t consider how fortunate and blessed we’re to have such a various and expert group of devoted people who consider in our values and have fun who we’re in our communities.  Huge heartfelt hug to all of them, who I’m typically hugging within the workplace and shops.

I’ve stated earlier than and I’ll say once more, a heartfelt thanks to our suppliers, manufacturers, farmers and professionals.  We wouldn’t be right here with out you.

After which there’s you, our clients.  We had misplaced a lot of you over the months that Planet was declining, however so a lot of you might be again.  Thanks on your dedication that’s meant you’ve returned – your dedication to us, to natural, to the planet, to well being – and most significantly – to your self and your households.  (I’ve hugged a number of you on the store flooring, too.)

So, quickly it’s time to cease for the vacations, to have relaxation and CELEBRATE!!  As we roll into November, I’ve began shopping for Christmas presents, planning to see associates, wanting ahead to household coming to remain, re-jigging vacation menus and baking lists, and usually having fun with that acquainted constructing of festive pleasure and pleasure.  Within the run as much as Christmas, the Help Group can be within the shops working alongside our retailer groups, so we sit up for seeing you. 

My prayer for you thru the remainder of this 12 months is well being, pleasure, peace and connection.

Could your days be merry and brilliant,

Renée x