I find myself lost for words as I sit down to write about what this year has meant for me. But I’ll try, like I always do, and eventually the words will find me, like they always do.
It’s hard to know how to summarize an entire year. It held so much. Joy and grief and momentum and stuckness and faith and doubt. Two sides of the same coin. Mirrors, everywhere.
Learning (and learning again) to trust
I’ve heard of selecting a word to meditate on and practice living out each year. In hindsight, 2023 was all about trust for me. Trusting myself, trusting the Universe, trusting my life to unfold beautifully and in perfect timing. I’m not sure if I’m going to adopt this practice of selecting a word for the year, but it certainly becomes apparent upon review.
Is there a word that comes to mind for you? Hit reply and share it with me.
You build trust by putting yourself in situations that require you to practice it.
- Hitomi Mochizuki
At the start of every year for the past several years I’ve created vision boards with my best friend about what we want the year to look like. I look forward to it every year. There’s something magical about being specific about what you are hoping, praying, and wanting to manifest into your life. It’s like casting a spell. Of course, we don’t have to wait for the calendar to declare a new year. We can take the opportunity to do this at anytime. In fact, I recommend you do it regularly. Take stock of your life often. The big picture and the everyday mundane.
Journal Prompts: How are you spending your time? Who are you spending it with? What things are life-giving and soul-nourishing? What is no longer serving you?
Witnessing the Magic
In my Virgo nature, I can get so caught up in the details of planning my life that I miss the magic of it. This year, I’d like to think I’ve rewired that part of myself (spoiler alert — I will be learning this lesson again and again for the rest of my life). It’s hard for me to accept when things don’t go according to plan. Every unexpected turn bears the reminder that I am not actually in control. I’ve accepted that I can’t and don’t want to change this about myself. I will always be inclined to dream, it’s who I am. I can however, practice learning how to ride the waves with peace and grace. This year, I’ve learned to embrace the mysticism of life.
Lastly, I brought this project to life this year! I’ve loved sharing and connecting with you. I’ve felt seen and known in a way that I didn’t know was possible when I set out to do this. It’s been hugely transformative for me, and I hope it’s benefitted you.
All of this to say, thank you for being here, it means more than you know. I may be making some changes around here soon. More on that later.
Here’s to another year of exploring what it means to take care of ourselves alongside each other.
Wishing you blessings and warmth and togetherness as we close out this year.
Take Care,
Asha Nia