It’s that time of year again - though I think we should be in the Christmas spirit all year round. Every year, I like to write a little something about what Christmas means to me to share with each of you. This year as I sat with my yellow legal pad and pen to write, I started to think about what the greatest gift of all really is.

When I first started working in the fitness industry, I spent some time working in the mall in a sporting goods shop. It was a fun job for the most part, until Christmas came and people seemed to lose their minds. It reminded me of what things look like all the time now.

We have had a crazy last two years, and I’ve gotten to see how people respond to really bad situations. We’ve all seen the news, and I rarely watch it anymore because it just makes me sad. But, what I’ve gotten to see in my daily life gives me hope.

My reprieve is Success Studio. The kindness I see in people here inspires me every day. Watching people from different walks of life come together and look out for each each other says a lot about what this world could look like if we would just love one another.

After you let the distraction of all the gift giving and craziness fade away, what this time of year really is about is love. The greatest example comes from God. God loved us so much that he sacrificed his son so we could have life.

As we celebrate this season, I encourage everyone to spend time with the people you love. Remember that tomorrow is not promised and all we have is today, so make sure the people you love know it. Giving from the heart doesn’t cost you anything, but it is the gift that means the most of all.

So from me and the rest of the Success Studio staff, we would like you to know that we love you and hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season.

Merry Christmas,

Bill