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February 11, 2019 by Shannon Ables

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TSLL Latest Book:

The Road to Le Papillon: Daily Meditations on True Contentment
494 pages
$27.95-$36
Hardback, Paperback, eBook, Audible
Released March 22, 2022

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    The holiday season has begun, and the snow will so The holiday season has begun, and the snow will soon come too as Nelle cannot wait to romp out in it! ❄️☃️🐾❤️ (A HUGE hug of gratitude to my mom who gifted Nelle with her new sweater knowing she would need it to prevent all of the snow balls from hanging from her fur! 🙃)

As it is the last day of the month, the monthly newsletter was just delivered to subscribers (via email and it's always free!), and along being full of all that was shared on the blog in November, it also included a heads up! about the one day sale happening tomorrow on TSLL for the Contentment Masterclass! The promo code will be shared shortly to everyone who has subscribed to the (free!) Books & Online Courses Newsletter, so be sure to sign-up if you have' t already! (Link is found in my profile for the newsletter.)
    Much like a key finding its lock or a puzzle piece Much like a key finding its lock or a puzzle piece finding its home, when we get to know ourselves and step fully into what we have discovered, embracing the challenges that will strengthen what we naturally and passionately enjoy doing with ease and to energize, there is an indescribable ease and peace of mind even with all of life's unknowns. 

An excerpt from the November 28th entry, titled "Choosing to Be Self-Full" found in the November chapter, "Explore and Discover Yourself and the World" in #tsll3rdbook The Road to Le Papillon: Daily Meditations on True Contentment

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➡️ signed copies for Bendite locals (in-person or online) - @roundaboutbooks , signed copies for Wallowa County locals - @bookloftoforegon 

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    Hoping your Thanksgiving was delicious and now Fri Hoping your Thanksgiving was delicious and now Friday arrives! And a new edition of This & That is on the blog! ➡️🧡 Two new holiday films, books for lovers of history and romance, books about relationships and confidence as well as a gardening book that green-thumbs on your list will love. And there are still more subjects to explore in the titles shared this week. Also, a new podcast from a British voice you will no doubt recognize, sales on all sorts of finds for Francophiles, and shopping for clothes, tech, skincare, and more, and to get us started, a holiday song that will prompt you to start tapping your toes and get into the spirit of the season.
    Happy Thanksgiving from us here at Le Papillon to Happy Thanksgiving from us here at Le Papillon to you wherever in our grand amazing world you find yourself. ☺️🦃

Thank you for being part of this very special and supportive community that is TSLL. The kindness  and cheer given freely year-round to one another is a gift that wouldn't be possible without each one of you. 🧡

Thank you for being courageous as you follow your curiosity, your heart and your passions to bring love, kindness and honor what brings you to life. 

Have a most wonderful day savoring all the little details that make it what it has the potential to be. 😌🍁💛

@lepapillongarden #tsllmynelle

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