First Chapter of 2025 - January

One word for the year: Contentment.

January and its feeling of newness. Beginnings. Slow mornings, snug evenings on the couch. Not even worrying if we stay in and have no plans. Cashmere beanies, leather gloves, lip balm to keep dryness away. Soft knits, candle lights, soups and creams, warm blankets.

2024 was a year of sitting with discomfort and, oh boy, the things you learn when you are there.

It opened my eyes to beauty all around me, to the endless opportunities there are when doors close, to open my mind to the unknown and be curious, to the humbling feeling to be bad at something new. I closed many chapters last year that challenged me physically, mentally and spiritually.

and ironically, I feel a whole world openED right in front of me

I am stepping into the new year from a place of gratitude, humility and contentment, choosing to be more present than ever, and enjoying every season of my life. I am taking this moment to pause, to take all the lessons from last year and commit to my goals from a place of rest and clarity, without rush.

I use these forms every year to reflect, and walk through what I want to focus on and work on the year ahead. I hope you find them useful as I do.

Happy New Year!
with love,

Esther