What A Wild Trip Around the Sun
2024 was quite the year. It was a year of figuring out who I really am, growing closer as a family, and letting go of all the "shoulds" that have been weighing me down for way too long.
As the year winds down, I’m not feeling that usual sadness or frustration about what didn’t happen.
In the past, I’d be looking back with disappointment that things didn’t go the way I’d planned. But this year, something feels different. Ever since I started working on my mindset, I’ve got this fresh sense of hope—a belief that the best is still ahead.
Here’s the thing: When another year comes and goes, and your circumstances—your income, routines, or whatever—don’t seem to have changed, it can feel like you’re stuck. But I’ve learned that those moments are an invitation to pause and reflect. Because most of the time, the changes we’re waiting for out there? They start in here.
Self-reflection can be a game changer. When you realize that the life you want isn’t showing up, it’s not about blaming yourself or thinking you’ve done something wrong. It’s about asking, What do I need to shift inside me? What’s keeping me from stepping into my own power to make things happen? And let me tell you, when you start to get honest with yourself, that’s when things start to click.
2024 taught me that growth doesn’t always look like big, shiny milestones. Sometimes it’s the small, quiet victories—like choosing to believe in yourself when it’s hard or deciding to keep going even when it feels like nothing is happening. Those inner shifts? They’re the real magic.
So as I head into 2025, I’m taking those lessons with me. I’m holding onto the hope, the belief, and the commitment to keep showing up for myself and my dreams. Because here’s what I know for sure: Every twist, every turn, every wild moment of this trip around the sun has a purpose—even if it doesn’t make sense right now.
If you’re reading this and feeling like your year didn’t turn out the way you’d hoped, I want you to hear this: You’re not behind. You’re not failing. The seeds you planted this year might still be underground, growing roots you can’t see yet. And just like the sun comes up every day, you’ve got a fresh start waiting for you too.
Here’s to looking back with gratitude and looking forward with excitement. Let’s make 2025 the year of bold moves, big dreams, and becoming the people we’re meant to be. Because honestly?
The journey itself is the dream—and what a wild, beautiful ride it is.
