Today is January 1, 2025. Happy New Year.

Before diving into what lies ahead in January, I want to take a moment to reflect on 2024—a year filled with incredible adventure, growth, and realizations. It wasn’t without its challenges, but those moments shaped the remarkable year that it was.

One of my biggest accomplishments was embarking on my first solo travel experience overseas. I walked 500 miles in 36 days across France and Spain, completing the Camino de Santiago. That journey taught me a profound lesson: life doesn’t necessarily transform the moment we accomplish something monumental or step into the unknown. Happiness isn’t something external; it’s an intrinsic part of who we are. The Camino reminded me that joy comes from within and is always accessible if we choose to connect with it.

In 2024, my spiritual practices, studies, and healing deepened significantly. I wrote more, cooked more, and began to embrace a sense of freedom that had previously felt elusive. These small but meaningful shifts made the year remarkable in ways I’m only now starting to fully appreciate.

However, I also gained clarity on what’s been holding me back. Self-doubt and codependency emerged as recurring themes, alongside a lack of commitment to my goals—not from laziness, but fear. Fear of failure, yes, but also fear of success. Committing fully to my passions and building the life I desire means showing up as my authentic self, and honestly, that feels daunting. Living as my true self takes effort, vulnerability, and courage. But as I reflect on 2024, I realize this fear has kept me playing small.

Is this the year I finally step into my full potential? Am I ready to let go of the excuses—like blaming social media for the comparison traps and doom scrolling—and take responsibility for my own growth? I believe 2025 holds that promise. It’s time to cultivate a healthier relationship with myself, my goals, and even with social media.

In 2025, I am committing to myself. My true, authentic self. I am ready to create:

• A new career as a writer, artist, and vibrational energy healer.
• A home that feels like a sanctuary and aligns with who I truly am.
• A book—a collection of my stories, art, and healing journeys that weave together mind, body, and spirit.

This morning, I had a powerful realization: I want to commit to painting every day this year. Specifically, I plan to paint an aura each day, capturing the energies I sense and experience. 365 days of auras might sound ambitious, but even coming close would be transformative. This project could even become a book—a visual and energetic chronicle of the year. More than anything, I want to love myself every single day, in big ways and small.

A Look Ahead: January 2025

As we step into this first month of the year, it’s important to acknowledge that January might feel a little different. It’s okay if it doesn’t have the same energy as past new years. Personally, I feel unhooked from some of my old traditions. My approach feels lighter, more intuitive—focused on feeling alive and nimble amidst the shifting tides of life.

The past few months have been a time of release, a shedding of old behaviors, beliefs, and ways of being that no longer serve me. This process hasn’t been easy; letting go often feels destabilizing, leaving us unsure of what’s next. But this discomfort is clearing the way for fertile ground—a space to rebuild ourselves and our lives with greater alignment and purpose.

January will bring a palpable shift. There’s no need to rush. Transformation takes time, and a little detachment can be healthy. Ask yourself: why do I feel the need to lock everything in so tightly? Allow flexibility and fluidity to guide you as you step into new possibilities. You don’t have to have it all figured out right now. Experiment, explore, and embrace the unfolding process.

This month, I’m focusing on what I wish to create. Flexibility will be my mantra as I take steps toward transformation. Writing down my intentions—even just a few—is enough to set the wheels in motion. I want to be in a deeper relationship with my creativity and my vibration. Paying attention to what uplifts me versus what brings me down is essential for self-care and self-awareness.

Finally, I’m committing to a renewed relationship with my body. I’ll listen more closely to its needs and honor them with loving choices. Our bodies are wise; they tell us what they need if we’re willing to ask and listen. Brighter and lighter choices will set the tone for this month and the year ahead.

As I move through January, I’ll embrace the shifts and transformations with an open heart. This is a time to nurture the seeds of what’s to come and trust that the unfolding process is leading me exactly where I need to be.