TRUST: My companion word for 2024
Here we are, at December. It is one of my favorite months, particularly because toward the end of it, folks slow down (after, of course, the burst of activity for holiday celebrations), which is so conducive for turning inward (another one of my favorite things).
Over the years, I've created and participated in many rituals between Christmas and New Year's that honor the year ending and lay the foundation for the coming year. One of the rituals I do is choose a word for the new year to act as my guide or theme. I often think I know why I'm choosing a particular word, but time and time again, it feels like the word chooses me to give me what I need vs. what I think I need.
My word for 2024 was TRUST. I chose it as an invitation to relax, get out of my own way, and to trust the proverbial process. What I didn't expect was a mid-life crisis (according to my astrology chart), waves and months of anger, grief, and mourning in relation to some of my working relationships, and as a result, uncertainty and doubt linked to my livelihood.
Thanks to the reminders and presence of my online membership community, I kept returning to my word for the year. I learned that TRUST was not about not caring or getting complacent; if anything it freed me to care more, be patient with the unfolding, and to choose wisely based on what was being revealed internally and externally.
Choosing a word is one of many rituals I've gathered together in my 8-day online program, Rituals for Renewal. In its 7th year, it now includes a course hub and daily 30 minute online meetings to accompany you through the transition from 2024 into 2025. Join us! We start December 27. Scroll down for more info.
May the solstice bring comfort and introspection.
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Some of the benefits members receive include:
Monthly meetups
Twice weekly voice notes reminding folks to be intentional via WhatsApp
Exclusive community discussion space on WhatsApp
Professional support in a WhatsApp space for mindfulness teachers
Optional mentorship via one-on-one sessions
