It is hard to believe another year has come and gone. And, in this season, it is time to reflect on what we have learned and where we want to go in the coming year. I have had the honor of working with clients from a wide array of backgrounds and life circumstances. It has been an honor to be a part of your journey while going on my own journey of healing as well.
This time next week, I will be embarking on a major life journey as I head to the UK for a three month stay. To say I am nervous would be an understatement. I am leaving behind the comforts of the familiar for a new setting and a big change.
A few months ago, as I was making this decision, I felt so churned that I struggled to come to terms with the “right” thing to do. I decided to reach out to my old therapist and ask for help. Sometimes, we aren’t meant to do things alone. And it as clear to me that this was one of those times.
My therapist lovingly pointed out that I was trying to go twenty steps ahead. I was thinking of the years to come and how travel would work. Racing thoughts were sabotaging the steps in between. She suggested I take one decision at a time. What a concept, right?
I knew I wanted to be brave and try something new. I knew I wanted to be in the UK. Knowing all the steps that it will take to get me there long term was overwhelming and quite frankly, it was keeping me up at night. So, I decided to take just one step. And the next step for me is a lengthy stay in the UK to see how I do being away from my kids and the familiar life I have come to be so comfortable with.
I have no idea what’s ahead. But I know if I don’t take this step, I will always wonder “what if”…
My friend, I don’t know what you are facing this coming year but I encourage you to pick a theme word for the year. A word that resonates with all you want to accomplish. Allow yourself the time and space to journal about this word and what it means to you and how it impacts your goals.
My word for this year is “courage”. I want to have the courage to follow my heart and wherever it takes me. I want to follow the wisdom of my inner voice rather than the noise of the outside world. What is going to be your theme for this year?
I am deeply honored to work with so many of you. I feel blessed to get to do the work I love and help people on their healing journeys.
Let this be YOUR year. Set your intentions and fiercely dedicate yourself to making those dreams happen.
Happy New Year!
Sending love and light
Stacey