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In this brief year-end message, Josh reflects on accomplishing a lifelong dream of writing a book and shares his experiences from the past year. He takes a moment to express gratitude to his clients and followers, recounts key professional milestones, including launching a counseling center and recording wisdom-filled content, and encourages listeners to reflect on their own growth. As the year closes, Josh offers inspiring insights for the year ahead and teases exciting future projects, including updates on his book and new initiatives.

00:00 Reflecting on a Lifelong Dream

01:03 Navigating Challenges and Offering Support

02:05 Achievements and Milestones of 2024

03:14 Looking Ahead to 2025

03:54 Final Thoughts and Holiday Wishes

About Josh Kalsbeek, LMFT

• As a Psychoherapist Josh helps people overcome their greatest struggles.

•Founder and CEO of The Flourishing Way, a team of professionals specializes in helping couples overcome selfish sexual behavior and betrayal. 

• Sign up to receive Josh's weekly email newsletter, Words of Wisdom. ​

Dear friend, as I sit here on my

last day of seeing clients for the

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year, I'm struck by the fact that

I accomplished a lifelong dream.

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I wrote a book.

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It wasn't planned.

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It wasn't commissioned.

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It just had to happen.

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And now, as I navigate the world of

book agents and publishing decisions,

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I'm reminded of why I do what I do.

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Why I show up for you day after day.

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Email after email.

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Time has a way of slipping

through our fingers, doesn't it?

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It's been a few months since my last

email, or podcast, and as we stand

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on the threshold of a new year, I

wanted to take a moment to reconnect,

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reflect, and express my gratitude.

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You're likely winding down for

the year, or ramping up if you're

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in the thick of the holiday rush.

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Either way, you've put in the work.

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You've weathered the highs and lows.

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And through it all, I hope I've been

a steady voice of encouragement.

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A spark of inspiration, and a catalyst

for growth in wisdom, hope, and courage.

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Why do I keep showing up?

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Because I've been where you are.

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I know the weight of difficulties.

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The shadow of despair.

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The exhaustion of burnout.

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The weight of shame.

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I understand the unique challenges

we face on the path to flourishing.

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The unsolicited advice from

family over the holidays.

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The betrayal from someone

you trusted implicitly.

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The terror of giving words

to something you've promised

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yourself you'd never tell anyone.

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The friends who demand grace

but struggle to give it.

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The trusted confidant who speaks

ill of you behind your back.

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These experiences resonate with

us because we've lived them.

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They're not right, and

they're certainly not easy.

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But you've refused to let them define you.

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And for that, I want to say thank you.

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Thank you for your continued

trust and engagement.

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Thank you for persevering, for

growing, for showing up, not just

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for others, but for yourself.

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As we close out 2024, let me share

a few highlights from my year.

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I've written and recorded

28 words of wisdom.

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And sent them as emails or podcast

episodes, each a small labor of love.

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I've completed 876 client sessions,

totaling 71, 270 minutes of focused care.

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I helped launch an incredible and

now thriving counseling center

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as a part time clinical director.

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I've established my own team at The

Flourishing Way, specializing in

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helping couples overcome selfish

sexual behavior and betrayal.

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I wrote my first book.

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It's on overcoming selfish sexual desire.

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Hopefully more on that journey soon.

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I've sought to show up consistently,

even when it felt like no one was

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listening, even when hope seemed distant.

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I've mentored a few household names,

and plenty of names you will never know.

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Some relationships were

fleeting, others enduring.

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Some will rewrite history because of the

growth and healing they have experienced.

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As we stand on the cusp of 2025, I

want you to remember the simple truths.

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You'll experience both

triumphs and setbacks.

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You'll encounter both inspiring

and challenging relationships.

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Your moods will fluctuate.

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But here's what truly matters.

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Do you have the passion to keep growing?

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Your best days are ahead of

you, if you dare to believe.

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Silence the noise, the criticism, and

the doubts, both internal and external.

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As you reflect over the next

two weeks, ask yourself, do I

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have the courage to level up and

lean in during the coming year?

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I have big plans for 2025 and I'm

excited to share them with you

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soon, but for now I wish you a

blessed and restful holiday season.

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May it be a time of rejuvenation and

clarity as you prepare for the year ahead.

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Here's to another year of

growth, Wisdom and flourishing.

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See you in 2025.

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Yours in the fight for wisdom, Josh.

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P.

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S.

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Stay tuned for updates on my

book journey and exciting new

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initiatives coming your way.