as this very long year winds down, i’ve been turning over questions about presence, trust and self-expression.
themes that feel like the work of lifelong chiseling rather than anything i would expect to wrap up in any tidy way. yet they provide a canvas for exploration and curiosity; maybe some will resonate with you too or guide you to those that feel most present for you:
- how do we learn to be where we are, instead of rushing to the next thing ~ how often do we revert to a desire to change the past or control the future
- how do we actually see what we’re looking at ~ what influences our reflexive perceptions of experience and can we find ways to gently challenge them
- how do we reframe hardship as part of a larger unfolding ~ what synchronicities do we notice when we shape our perception in this way
- how do we find the courage to speak what’s inside us, even when it’s hard and uncomfortable ~ what shows up in our bodies when there’s a mismatch between what we carry in our hearts and what we’ve not yet expressed
these are just some of the reflections i’m carrying into the new year that are part of a larger ongoing conversation, but they’re not just mine— they’re universal themes that connect us all.
wishing you moments of peace and gentle unfolding in this new year ✨
This is one of the most thoughtful and evocative New Year’s reflections I’ve ever read – thank you Kelly and Happy New Year !