As the year comes to a close ~ it’s a beautiful time for reflection.
It’s time to honor what’s ended ~ and what is quietly waiting to be reborn.
Honoring what’s ended doesn’t mean clinging to it ~ it means acknowledging what it gave you and how it may have altered your life.
Your “Inner Sanctuary” beautifully evokes the idea of a private, safe, and peaceful space within oneself. It’s a mental or spiritual refuge, untouched by external chaos. This can be an environment that is either a physical or symbolic place where you feel safe and can enjoy peace and quiet—a place where you can “be and breathe.” You can describe it as a place within yourself ~ a calm mental state or core of inner peace that you can retreat to when life feels overwhelming.
That’s not always an easy task in today’s world, but I get it! You may be saying, “Happy Place; What’s That?”
I hear you rolling your eyes and saying, “Life is hard! How am I supposed to find my Happy Place?” But wait …
Chaos can be a great teacher if you learn to navigate it rather than resist it.
As we bring in the New Year ~ 2025 ~ we may ponder, reflect, and take inventory of how our life has been this past year. It’s often a time to make resolutions, create new plans, and set new goals.
Humility and Kindness, paired with Grace, have the power to uplift others, as well as ourselves, bringing a deeper meaning to the holidays. It also helps us reach out to others with an open heart in a genuine way.
There is a truth in the saying, “How we judge others is how we judge ourselves.”
It’s human nature to be judgmental of others, as we may not even realize it, and if we do, we may not want to admit it.
Authenticity refers to being genuine ~ true to oneself ~ and being aligned with one’s core values and beliefs. It involves presenting yourself honestly and transparently, without pretense or facade. It encompasses being aware of ~ and expressing your deepest thoughts and feelings ~ rather than conforming to societal expectations or adopting personas to fit in.
We have all heard the phrase “Live in the Moment.” So often, people may ask, “How do I live in the moment?” or “What does it mean to live in the moment?” Well, you become present. Let me elaborate.
We often tend to hold on to the past or worry about the future.
As the holiday season approaches ~ humble yourself and embrace Grace and Gratitude.
When you develop the habits of Grace and Gratitude, you need not “practice” it any longer ~ as it becomes a way of life ~ your daily ritual.
Thoughts and emotions, such as fear, worry, grief, loss of self-esteem, and even guilt, can affect your physical health and well-being. It’s a mind, body, and spirit connection.
In other words, many physical illnesses can be caused by repressed emotions.
