As we welcome the New Year, we are filled with renewed hope and the promise of fresh beginnings. Whether you approach this year with excitement or step forward from a challenging past, take heart. The New Year ignites a sense of rebirth that encourages us to shift our perspectives, illuminating both our struggles and joys.
Change is a constant rhythm as natural as breathing: without it, life can stagnate. Just as a flower must bloom, wilt, and return to the earth before new growth can emerge, challenges invite us to shed what no longer serves us and listen more closely to our higher selves. Change is not the enemy of peace; rather it’s the pathway to renewal and growth.
My Journey of change
For me, the summer of 2025 marked a pivotal turning point. I felt a powerful force of change urging me to embrace transformation. My work underwent significant shifts as I transitioned into a new role and moved across the state. Initially, the uncertainty was overwhelming, but by leaning into the change rather than resisting it, I discovered a strength I didn’t know I had.
The Change Framework
To intentionally navigate this transformative period, I’ve compiled my thoughts into an acronym: CHANGE. This acronym encapsulates suggestions for setting pure intentions to guide us through this transformative phase.
CHOICE: Every moment presents a choice: to embrace or resist change.
HAPPINESS: Begin the New Year with the intention of choosing happiness for yourself and others. Joy is an internal choice.
ANCHOR: Stay connected with your higher wisdom. An anchor allows you to navigate challenges with grace and clarity.
NEW: Welcome the flow of time and change. Embrace new experiences, people, and ideas with open arms.
GROWTH: Align yourself with time and change. When you trust in your greater self, growth becomes a natural part of your journey.
EMERGENCE: From your inner strength, fresh creations arise, leading to fulfilling friendships, dreams, and joyous moments.
Voices of Inspiration
Reflecting on change and new beginnings, these quotes spoke to my heart. May they resonate with you as well.
- “What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.” – Vern McLellan
- "The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates
- “Every moment is a fresh beginning.” – T.S. Eliot
- “And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been.” – Rainer Maria Rilke
- “The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written.” – Melody Beattie
Your New Beginning
As we step into this New Year together, what are your intentions for this New Year? What’s one thing you’re ready to change, embrace, or release?
I choose to welcome change with open arms: the excitement, the mystery, even the uncertainty. Let’s embark on this journey together, ready to explore the unknown and create a vibrant new chapter in our lives.
Here’s to new beginnings. Here’s to you.
