What Are You Aspiring Towards?

Anyone else feel overwhelmed and annoyed by the fanfare for New Year's

I'm a hater for the hype of this holiday. "It's gonna be a new year, so you better make resolutions, have an epic night, clean your house, lose that holiday weight…OR ELSE!!!"

Capitalism goes hard for celebrations like these and really emphasizes our insecurities in the name of joy and self-care. How can we scaled down and pull back from a world that shoves at us to do and be more?

I'm pro-curiosity and doing things that feel really light and warm, especially as of late. This has meant scaling back with my spending, my time, and my energy giving. This helps my overwhelm feel cradled and cared for in a way that allows my perfectionist to rest and my compassion to play.

I really think it's beautiful to see and know that it's not just a "me" thing. I see a lot of us heading in that direction, like a simplicity revolution is brewing.

Compassion is simplicity. It's the reminder that on the outside, things can look bright, shiny, aggressive, or loud. But if you lean into the core of the outside noise, there's usually a child version of ourselves asking for something so sweet and simple—like a hug, time, or patience.

So when we consider what we want to do for the new year, what if instead we consider what we want to bring in? Maybe we aspire to be more organized, but what if we bring in kindness to ourselves when things feel messy? If we aspire to get more fit, maybe we bring in more sustainability and fewer quick fixes?

Bring in, hold tight, and purge over time what doesn't bring value to what we aspire to, all with the understanding that none of what we want to bring in will happen immediately. Like a spring garden, it will require watering, turning of the seasons, and a touch of pruning...but it will grow.

Thank you to those of you who have allowed me to coach, teach, mentor, read tarot, and cry or laugh with this year. What a freaking gorgeous HONOR it is to be a part of your lives! I'm carrying that with me into 2025!

If you're curious about what 2025 might hold for you and want some compassionate guidance, my door is open for you. Click on my services page to help you gently bring in the new year.

Love you and the amazing value you bring to this world!