An end of year personal account of what transpired in 2024.
My work in the world is still building momentum post Covid as I navigate the online and in person events. So moving and saying yes with where the energy is flowing instead of where “I think” it should go had been a strong theme all the while honouring my own needs had been big.
My heart was ignited as I followed a new path, leading me to explore the world for study instead of work. This led me to the desert landscape of Joshua Tree, high up in the mountains of Boulder Colorado and soon to be Costa Rica.
I returned to Bali for the first time since the pandemic to assist my teacher and mitra on the path Shiva Rea during a 10 day training at the Yoga Barn in Ubud. It was super special to be dunked in the rich culture, kindness and shining smiles of the local people. I’m sure I’ll offer retreats there again sometime in the future.
I welcomed a small group into my home for them to complete their yoga teacher training with me which has been a special and intimate journey to embark on.
I have been stretched creatively and cultivated a better relationship with technology (learning to dj) as I committed to learning a new body of work and languaging with The 360 Emergence apprenticeship.
I was challenged to dig deep and trust when a retreat centre closed and I had to find a new home for my group that was available for our specific dates and affordable for my group. Not an easy task but I did it, phew!
And again when being double booked and having to find a new venue for my day retreats which seems to be a continual common theme. Once again I found a new location but wouldn’t wish this to happen to anyone because it’s stressful and really makes you question your work and place in the world.
After many decades of self initiated ways of being, this year has encouraged me to lean into allowing and letting this surrender into softness lead the way.
I’ve reconnected with some high school besties which was super special and look forward to making more memories together!
My Vedic astrologer encouraged me to be more receptive to receiving and saying yes to support instead of always being the strong independent human that I am.
I cancelled events for the first time (which I’ve NEVER done) and was advised to not travel due to health reasons which was a hard and harsh reality to accept. There’s much more to it (of course) which I’m sure I’ll share another time.
My capacity for feeling gratitude expanded beyond what I felt was ever imaginable when I had surgery for the first time. The care, attention and support I received moved me so deeply. For any edo / laparoscopy warriors out there, I bow to you.
This year I cultivated an ocean of compassion in my soul, truly it’s been immense. Even though 2025 is here I know in my bones that this years experiences, challenges and events will be a ripple of what was so I’m continuing to tread with gently awareness.
Personally I feel more aligned with the Lunar calendar so even though we’re entering a gregorian calendar “new year” I don’t generally feel new beginning until the new Lunar cycle begins which is 29 January.
Here’s to more ease, grace, vulnerability, self care, wellness, positive abundance, soulful connections and conversations and sustainable longevity in 2025!
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