Dear Tracey thank you so much for all that you share. You have built a community that loves and cherishes you. You are the voice in my head.”Choose your hard, its coming, how is that serving you. You carry yourself with grace, humility and integrity. My life is richer because you are in it. When I count my blessings I always count you twice. Sending love and prayers to you and yours for 2025. Good health and happiness. May Gid bless you always x
Thank you so much for this message. It helps to know I am not alone. My brother committed suicide two weeks ago and it has been so hard. God will be my strength and help. I need to focus on learning how to thrive during the trials.
You certainly are not alone. I'm so sorry to hear that your brother took his own life. It makes sense life would be hard right now. Take each day as it comes. Grief is something you must get through, not over. You never know what someone is truly going through. I wish people understood this. Knowing this, I think people would show more empathy and be kinder.
I can relate to this so much. But Tracy when I have prayed for things to get better things have gotten 100% worse and this makes me loose faith . Hope this year is better for you Tracy.You do alot of good and help alot of people.What a gift and legacy you have. This video has helped me alot and made me feel better. Don't be so hard on yourself. Your beautiful, caring ,smart and a successful business woman .❤
Oh Tracy this message brought tears to my eyes, thank you for touching our lives. Life in general is becoming harder, I could not cope without Jesus, He is my rock❤
Oh Tracy, I felt this so deeply. Thank you for sharing this vulnerable and powerful message. After following you for over 7 years, I feel love for you! I see you, hear you, and while I don't know "day to day" Tracy; I understand you. You sharing your life every day, and your wise words are such a gift! Sending you blessings and joy this holiday and into the new year. Thank you for all that you do- I wish I could give you a hug! Love, Whitney
Tracy, I understand so much. The sabotaging using comfort food never fixes the pain. I get this so much. Health and wellness is so important at our age to live an 17:25 active life. I found that I stopped leaning on my God. When I go to Him for help and guidance, he’s the only one who can help me. The Holy Spirit leads us if we are quiet and listen, then obey. Please keep your messages coming. 💕
Like you and many in the comments, I had a hard yr too. My son estranged from us and we never held our newborn grandson. We have 2025, Tracy. Its ours, regardless.
You are such a beautiful human being! Inside and out, a helper, and a real friend. I appreciate your down to earth attitude and love that you admit when life isn't perfect, cause the truth is nobody has a perfect life. I wish you a wonderful and healthy 2025! xx Michele
Some changes need to take place. I love year end reflection. It's an honor to have a beautiful brain. Grace to know God is working all the details out in this mystery. Best nugget tonight, in the struggle - I can thrive. In fact, you did and so have I. Thanks be to God.
Hi Tracey. I'm sorry you had a very tough year. I've certainly gone through challenging times myself. I'm really good right now. I've discovered that the simpler I make my life the more beautiful it is & the closer I am to God. I achieved this by narrowing my priorities down to 6 things. If I do these, nothing else is important. It's been fabulous. God bless you. Love, Susan
Thank you for sharing, Susan. Celebrate the win of finding what works for you. Keep at it! I, too, simplified my life in 2024, but I did not have the same outcome. Many areas were compromised as a result of my choosing to simplify. I'm hoping to up my game in 2025. Merry Christmas, and I wish you a healthy and happy New Year. God Bless!
Tracy, so beautiful as I listen on Christmas morning. You are my kindred spirit. Thank you so sincerely for what you share. Love to you ! Diane And I will be listening to this again and again .
❤"Everyone of us, you and all of your loved ones they want to be seen, they want to be heard, and most importantly they want to be understood ,LEAN ON THE HOLY SPIRIT " - Tracy Such precious,so needed,heartfelt message,thank you so much 🙏
God bless you, Tracy. Please don’t ever stop sharing your life experiences with us. We see you, we hear you & we understand you. I’m sending you a big hug, lots of love, & many prayers for a most Blessed Christmas season. ❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️
love this!! Just who I need to hear from to close my year out on the right path...you always know just what to say to explain exactly how I feel! Taking the time to set up tools... I suck at that. I will go as far to set up the tools, then life will throw a curve ball and I'll completely abandon my tools! This video, I will be constantly going back to for the New Year & those flash cards I've been seeing you use often. I need to try that! I keep a journal for devotional but im going to add these also. You are such a gem Tracy! Sometimes I forget to come back and check in, thank you for this video! edit: I need to also go back on your old videos on etiquette again lol bc I've been letting all these negative people have it! im so tired of the constant negativity but it all goes back to what your saying here... self sabotage! total waste of precious time I can't get back... im looking forward to changing this! Preachhhhhh!
Thank you! The key is to stay convicted and resource your tools despite life's curve balls. Adversities will ALWAYS be there. You must set parameters about how far you allow yourself to get thrown off. Taking a day or two is okay, but the golden rule is never to get three days off from the routines and habits that serve your higher good. The self-sabotage pattern lies after about day three. Stay the course. Stay strong-Merry Christmas, and to a more satisfying 2025.
Thank you, Tracy. I have had a VERY hard year and I’m starting with a new counselor in January, but I’ve been going back and forth on if I should, if it’s worth the money, and if my issues are bad enough. Your encouragement to seek help has made me feel better about my decision.
I started writing this on your instagram page. Wow! You hit the nail on the head. I've had one of the worst years of my life, and can't wait for the holidays to be over. I celebrate Hanukkah, regardless, I've not been in the holiday spirit at all. Everything lately is so up and down. A good thing happens, then a bad thing happens. It's so up and down. I'm hanging in there, and it's hard. It's sad that I don't feel like I have no one to talk to, and I can't afford counseling. I will persevere, and get through this. I wish the same for you.
I'm sorry to hear your year has been compromised, Rita. I hope 2025 is the turn you need. Keep hanging in there and pushing through the hard. Self-care is essential during difficult seasons. Capitalize on your healthy habits and stay the course. Happy holidays and to a thriving 2025. Be well, my friend.
Happy 60th Birthday, Maria. I'm so sorry to hear you have not spoken to your daughter in a year. Keep praying. God's got his hands on your situation. Have faith. With the Holy Spirit, anything can be turned around.
Dear Tracy, Merry Christmas. Your message is timely for many indeed. We struggle, but carry on choosing joy amidst these struggles, not letting the enemy win! I'm doing okay. More downs than ups this year. A recent family squabble has put a cloud over my Christmas. When you mention you putting the "God complex" on others and realizing that is on you, I get it and have done the same to others. So how do you respond when the tables are turned (ie said family member is angry at me because I did not respond/ support them in the way they wanted). I apologized but feel nothing I can say or do is right, right now. Sigh. My heart is so heavy I hate the discord and misunderstandings 💔 I pray and ask God to help my heart and give me peace, and give them space ( still not "right!!"). It feels like they are saying jump! And I ask how high??? So through your messages I remember to stay calm, focus on the Lord, prayer, and the small ways I can make amends. These things can be so hard Tracy. When I was up at 3am last night I thought of all your messages and words from your sanctuary place, and so love also just being with the Lord and hearing from him. It's true what you said, HE understands us completely and is all around us. We have to lean in and listen to the holy spirit. God bless you Tracy, and your sweet family, all you do for them and I look forward to hearing more awesome messages from you in 2025 💜🎄 love, Laura
Hi Tracy, I’m a long time follower of yours, and you’re a great inspiration for me. I have a question for you, something I’m thinking about as the year draws to a close, what is the one thing you want to change in 2025, so you don’t bring the same struggles you’ve had in 2024? I miss you so much on instagram stories, but understand this time of year is very busy! Thank you for sharing this video xxxx
Thank you for your loyal following and the supportive and thoughtful message regarding my content. To answer your question, I don’t have any pie-in-the-sky changes I hope to make in 2025, as I am protecting myself from feeling more defeated if I were to be let down. I don’t see the area(s) of compromise improving rapidly. Some things take time. But I want to handle myself better in 2025 and avoid resorting to things that don’t serve me due to my suffering. I'm really taking the time to celebrate all the great things that took place in 2024 and all the great choices I made. Along with that I'm taking the lessons learned in 2024, as a result of not so wise choices on my end. I’m also looking forward to a dietary challenge we are doing as a family for January. It's fun and rewarding to do family challenges. I love extra connection and support. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year.
I just wanted to add that I have commented on so so many of your videos telling you how much they moved me.BIT THIS ONE TRACY...LIFE CHANGING.I am in tears ..ty for your honesty and humility.You are a blessing.
Thank you, Sonya! I sincerely appreciate your lovely message. I wish you and your family a beautiful and blessed Christmas and a Happy and healthy New Year.
Dear Tracey thank you so much for all that you share. You have built a community that loves and cherishes you. You are the voice in my head.”Choose your hard, its coming, how is that serving you.
You carry yourself with grace, humility and integrity. My life is richer because you are in it. When I count my blessings I always count you twice. Sending love and prayers to you and yours for 2025. Good health and happiness. May Gid bless you always x
Thank you so much for this message. It helps to know I am not alone. My brother committed suicide two weeks ago and it has been so hard. God will be my strength and help. I need to focus on learning how to thrive during the trials.
You certainly are not alone.
I'm so sorry to hear that your brother took his own life. It makes sense life would be hard right now. Take each day as it comes. Grief is something you must get through, not over.
You never know what someone is truly going through. I wish people understood this. Knowing this, I think people would show more empathy and be kinder.
Sending my love. My brother committed in 2013. It still stings like the first day. 10 year mark was VERY hard. Big hugs friend❤
I can relate to this so much. But Tracy when I have prayed for things to get better things have gotten 100% worse and this makes me loose faith . Hope this year is better for you Tracy.You do alot of good and help alot of people.What a gift and legacy you have. This video has helped me alot and made me feel better. Don't be so hard on yourself. Your beautiful, caring ,smart and a successful business woman .❤
Oh Tracy this message brought tears to my eyes, thank you for touching our lives. Life in general is becoming harder, I could not cope without Jesus, He is my rock❤
Oh Tracy, I felt this so deeply. Thank you for sharing this vulnerable and powerful message. After following you for over 7 years, I feel love for you! I see you, hear you, and while I don't know "day to day" Tracy; I understand you. You sharing your life every day, and your wise words are such a gift! Sending you blessings and joy this holiday and into the new year. Thank you for all that you do- I wish I could give you a hug! Love, Whitney
Thank you, Whitney. I am touched by your thoughtful message. I wish you a beautiful and blessed Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year.
Thank you, Dear Tracy❤
Because I know you are faithful ... here is a quote you may like: "But no matter what we do, we never fall any lower than into God's hands."
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Tracy,
I understand so much. The sabotaging using comfort food never fixes the pain. I get this so much. Health and wellness is so important at our age to live an 17:25 active life. I found that I stopped leaning on my God. When I go to Him for help and guidance, he’s the only one who can help me. The Holy Spirit leads us if we are quiet and listen, then obey. Please keep your messages coming. 💕
8 seconds in and I’m crying that how are you felt soooo good .
Like you and many in the comments, I had a hard yr too. My son estranged from us and we never held our newborn grandson. We have 2025, Tracy. Its ours, regardless.
Thank you! Great encouragement ❤
OMG!! Tracy how you know what I need the most in this moment. Stay blessed!! Thank you and I wish I can hug you and cry. 🥰🥰
In South Africa we greet each other with a "Hi, how are you?" And walk away before hearing your reply.
You are such a beautiful human being! Inside and out, a helper, and a real friend. I appreciate your down to earth attitude and love that you admit when life isn't perfect, cause the truth is nobody has a perfect life. I wish you a wonderful and healthy 2025! xx Michele
Thank you, Michelle! I wish you the same.
Some changes need to take place. I love year end reflection. It's an honor to have a beautiful brain. Grace to know God is working all the details out in this mystery. Best nugget tonight, in the struggle - I can thrive. In fact, you did and so have I. Thanks be to God.
Thank you for sharing, Kelly. Keep the faith. Merry Christmas. God Bless.
Hi Tracey. I'm sorry you had a very tough year. I've certainly gone through challenging times myself. I'm really good right now. I've discovered that the simpler I make my life the more beautiful it is & the closer I am to God. I achieved this by narrowing my priorities down to 6 things. If I do these, nothing else is important. It's been fabulous. God bless you. Love, Susan
Thank you for sharing, Susan. Celebrate the win of finding what works for you. Keep at it!
I, too, simplified my life in 2024, but I did not have the same outcome. Many areas were compromised as a result of my choosing to simplify. I'm hoping to up my game in 2025. Merry Christmas, and I wish you a healthy and happy New Year. God Bless!
This was everything I needed to hear. Thank you. 🙏🏼 ❤
Tracy, so beautiful as I listen on Christmas morning. You are my kindred spirit. Thank you so sincerely for what you share. Love to you ! Diane
And I will be listening to this again and again .
❤"Everyone of us, you and all of your loved ones they want to be seen, they want to be heard, and most importantly they want to be understood ,LEAN ON THE HOLY SPIRIT " - Tracy
Such precious,so needed,heartfelt message,thank you so much 🙏
Bless you! Merry Christmas!
God bless you, Tracy. Please don’t ever stop sharing your life experiences with us. We see you, we hear you & we understand you. I’m sending you a big hug, lots of love, & many prayers for a most Blessed Christmas season. ❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️
Great things He has done and great things He will do
love this!! Just who I need to hear from to close my year out on the right path...you always know just what to say to explain exactly how I feel! Taking the time to set up tools... I suck at that. I will go as far to set up the tools, then life will throw a curve ball and I'll completely abandon my tools! This video, I will be constantly going back to for the New Year & those flash cards I've been seeing you use often. I need to try that! I keep a journal for devotional but im going to add these also. You are such a gem Tracy! Sometimes I forget to come back and check in, thank you for this video!
edit: I need to also go back on your old videos on etiquette again lol bc I've been letting all these negative people have it! im so tired of the constant negativity but it all goes back to what your saying here... self sabotage! total waste of precious time I can't get back... im looking forward to changing this! Preachhhhhh!
Thank you! The key is to stay convicted and resource your tools despite life's curve balls. Adversities will ALWAYS be there. You must set parameters about how far you allow yourself to get thrown off. Taking a day or two is okay, but the golden rule is never to get three days off from the routines and habits that serve your higher good. The self-sabotage pattern lies after about day three. Stay the course. Stay strong-Merry Christmas, and to a more satisfying 2025.
Great video Tracy. Melissa Plessinger
Oh Tracy this what I needed in my life. Thank you so much darling I feel so much better now. Happy holidays.
Merry Christmas everyone!
I hope the new year brings prosperity and happiness to you all!
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Thank you. The same to you! God Bless!
Thank you, Tracy. I have had a VERY hard year and I’m starting with a new counselor in January, but I’ve been going back and forth on if I should, if it’s worth the money, and if my issues are bad enough. Your encouragement to seek help has made me feel better about my decision.
Beautiful message and testimony ❤️
Thank you!!
Hello Tracy!!!! Thank-you for being real!!!! xxoox Have a Merry Merry Christmas!!!! xoxoxo
I started writing this on your instagram page. Wow! You hit the nail on the head. I've had one of the worst years of my life, and can't wait for the holidays to be over. I celebrate Hanukkah, regardless, I've not been in the holiday spirit at all. Everything lately is so up and down. A good thing happens, then a bad thing happens. It's so up and down. I'm hanging in there, and it's hard. It's sad that I don't feel like I have no one to talk to, and I can't afford counseling. I will persevere, and get through this. I wish the same for you.
I'm sorry to hear your year has been compromised, Rita. I hope 2025 is the turn you need. Keep hanging in there and pushing through the hard. Self-care is essential during difficult seasons. Capitalize on your healthy habits and stay the course. Happy holidays and to a thriving 2025. Be well, my friend.
@@TracyHensel ♥ Thank you, Tracy!
Thank you for a great video. I’ll need to watch this about 10 more times!
Thank you! Happy Holidays!
Thanks for a lovely honest video. What are the books you read daily to focus your thoughts more positively?
Have a Wonderful Christmas and a Blessed New Year 🌲🌲🌲🌲
Hello Tracy And Thank You From Your Heart
Thank you Tracy!! ❤
Outstanding Great Stories
Thank you!
You can't give your best if your mind is somewhere else.
Omg Tracy brought me to tears! Tomorrow I’ll 60 and I’m not in a good place, I haven’t talked to my daughter in a year. 😢
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Happy 60th Birthday, Maria. I'm so sorry to hear you have not spoken to your daughter in a year. Keep praying. God's got his hands on your situation. Have faith. With the Holy Spirit, anything can be turned around.
@@TracyHenselthank you ❤🙏
@@SherylDrobnyI feel your pain because I have been in the same place. We are talking but not very close. 😢
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Everyone struggles
Dear Tracy, Merry Christmas. Your message is timely for many indeed. We struggle, but carry on choosing joy amidst these struggles, not letting the enemy win! I'm doing okay. More downs than ups this year. A recent family squabble has put a cloud over my Christmas. When you mention you putting the "God complex" on others and realizing that is on you, I get it and have done the same to others. So how do you respond when the tables are turned (ie said family member is angry at me because I did not respond/ support them in the way they wanted). I apologized but feel nothing I can say or do is right, right now. Sigh. My heart is so heavy I hate the discord and misunderstandings 💔 I pray and ask God to help my heart and give me peace, and give them space ( still not "right!!"). It feels like they are saying jump! And I ask how high??? So through your messages I remember to stay calm, focus on the Lord, prayer, and the small ways I can make amends. These things can be so hard Tracy. When I was up at 3am last night I thought of all your messages and words from your sanctuary place, and so love also just being with the Lord and hearing from him. It's true what you said, HE understands us completely and is all around us. We have to lean in and listen to the holy spirit. God bless you Tracy, and your sweet family, all you do for them and I look forward to hearing more awesome messages from you in 2025 💜🎄 love, Laura
Great Video Tracy
Hi Tracy, I’m a long time follower of yours, and you’re a great inspiration for me. I have a question for you, something I’m thinking about as the year draws to a close, what is the one thing you want to change in 2025, so you don’t bring the same struggles you’ve had in 2024? I miss you so much on instagram stories, but understand this time of year is very busy! Thank you for sharing this video xxxx
Thank you for your loyal following and the supportive and thoughtful message regarding my content. To answer your question, I don’t have any pie-in-the-sky changes I hope to make in 2025, as I am protecting myself from feeling more defeated if I were to be let down. I don’t see the area(s) of compromise improving rapidly. Some things take time. But I want to handle myself better in 2025 and avoid resorting to things that don’t serve me due to my suffering. I'm really taking the time to celebrate all the great things that took place in 2024 and all the great choices I made. Along with that I'm taking the lessons learned in 2024, as a result of not so wise choices on my end.
I’m also looking forward to a dietary challenge we are doing as a family for January. It's fun and rewarding to do family challenges. I love extra connection and support.
I wish you a Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year.
I just wanted to add that I have commented on so so many of your videos telling you how much they moved me.BIT THIS ONE TRACY...LIFE CHANGING.I am in tears ..ty for your honesty and humility.You are a blessing.
Thank you, Sonya! I sincerely appreciate your lovely message. I wish you and your family a beautiful and blessed Christmas and a Happy and healthy New Year.
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