Santa Claus and the Law of Attraction: A Christmas Story for the Believer in All of Us

By Celeste Eckman Himanek

Santa Claus and the Law of Attraction is a refreshing new story that could be about any one of us.

During what everyone reminds her is “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” one woman is asking, yet again, why can’t she just have one Christmas that turns out right? It takes a reminder from an old friend to help her find the answer.

In what is sure to become a holiday classic, ancient wisdom gets served up in a new way that is sure to inspire you to take a new look at Christmas...and yourself.

Bursting with color on every page and magical illustrations throughout, Santa Claus and the Law of Attraction is a feast for the eyes as well as a treat for your heart.

What people are saying about Santa Claus and the Law of Attraction:

“As a mindset expert I love love love this book and highly recommend it. Celeste Himanek has an amazing way of teaching us that sometimes the more complicated we make a situation the further away we get from solving it! Her magical story of going back to the basics is a perfect reminder for anyone looking to create a healthier money mindset and overall healthier life. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did.”

Belinda Ginter, Certified Emotional Kinesiologist, BET Mindset Expert

“The loving universe that brought us here and sustains our lives, awaits to give whatever we hold as our heart’s desire in accordance with our beliefs. This gem of writing by Celeste Eckman Himanek, helps clear the way to strengthen our faith even in our most troubled times. Her delightful, heart-felt sharing comes to life with sparkling clarity and will surely become a holiday classic for every parent to read and remember. A magical reminder of what to practice throughout the year!”

Paul R. Scheele, PhD. CEO, Scheele Learning Systems, co-founder, Learning Strategies Corporation

“At first glance, Santa Claus and the Law of Attraction looks like a kids’ book. Don’t be fooled. It’s a great and timely reminder of ancient wisdom, offered in a lighthearted, approachable manner. Fables like this take us out of time, into eternal Truth. A quick and easy read, the premise here, if practiced, can change your life. While it’s excellent for children, we grown-ups need this medicine, too! As a long-time wellness practitioner teaching Law of Attraction and other divine practices, I highly recommend this beautiful book.”

Claire Sierra, MA, LFT, author, The Magdalene Path, MagdalenePath.com

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press
• Release date: Oct 8, 2019
• ISBN: 9781982236014

Celeste Eckman Himanek

Celeste Eckman Himanek is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Ph.D. Candidate, writer, speaker, consultant, and book lover. An empathic therapist and enthusiastic educator, Celeste uses EMDR, a cutting edge therapy, to help people move from trauma to transformation and work through the challenges that keep them from achieving their goals. Celeste’s mission is to help each person shine so that their light may illuminate the path not just for themselves, but for others, too. A native of Michigan, Celeste now resides in Southern Oregon with her husband, daughter, and their furry and feathered friends where they try to bring a little Christmas to every day of the year. You can find out more about her work and get a free download of the affirmations at www.realizationscounselingcenter.com.

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Design by Deborah Perdue, Illumination Graphics

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ISBN: 978-1-9822-3600-7 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-9822-3601-4 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2019915352

Balboa Press rev. date: 10/07/2019

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Contents

Dedication

The Story Behind the Story

For Your Perusal…

Dedication

This book is dedicated to

my grandmother, Bernice,

my mother, Beverly,

and my mother-in-law, Betty,

who brought the love for

all things Christmas into our lives

and taught us how to believe.

And also to Jim and Ariel:

Thank you for helping me make this dream come true.

You make every day Christmas. I love you.

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T ’was the night before

Christmas

and all through the house,

not a creature was stirring

and I felt like a louse.

I was tossing and turning;

I just couldn’t sleep.

I was worried about money.

We were in debt so deep.

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The children were nestled

all snug in their beds,

but not dreaming of sugar plums

like the old book said.

My oldest one wanted

just one thing: a bike.

It was just so much cheaper

when she rode a trike.

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The younger one’s hooked

on video games already.

Can we have back the