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.

Reflection has become one of my most powerful tools. It allows me to honor where I’ve been, instead of rushing past it. Even though I don't live in the past, it helps shape my future. I have learned to give it the respect that it deserves in its place.

This holiday season, I want to be more present than perfect. I want to feel grounded instead of rushed and intentional instead of overwhelmed. Yes, INTENTIOAL!! I've been practicing being intentional all year and I am seeing the benefits from it. It is something I will continue to practice into the new year. I want to walk into winter with a soft heart and steady mind. Knowing it’s okay to slow down, okay to rest, okay to take care of myself, and okay to find joy in the small

As the calendar inches closer to Thanksgiving, I can already feel that familiar mix of excitement and pressure building inside me. I love the holiday…the food, the coziness, the laughter floating through the house, the way my family fills a room with stories and warmth. However, I’ve also learned that if I’m not mindful, the day can become overwhelming fast. So, I chose to prepare not just the menu, not just the house, but my mind and heart for the holiday ahead as well.