As January 2026 begins, I feel a quiet invitation from The Most High to slow down and tend to my heart and mind with intention. This new year isn’t asking me to rush forward. It's asking me to rest, to trust, and to heal. For me, Mental Wellness Month is a time to not only acknowledge mental health, but to actively nurture it through faith, mindfulness, and daily care.

When I look back on 2025, my heart feels full. Truly full. This year has been an amazing one for me. Not because everything was perfect, but because everything was purposeful. I grew. I learned. I healed in ways I didn’t even realize I needed.

I think what gratitude has taught me most is presence. Life moves fast, and it’s easy to get caught up in what’s next. But gratitude reminds me to pause, to notice what’s already here, to soak it in before it slips away.

Mindful journaling is a practice that blends mindfulness, the art of being fully present in the moment, with the self-reflective power of writing. It’s not just about what happened during your day, but how you felt, breathed, responded, and grew in that day.