New Year, New Journey

 


As we head into 2025, I’ve been reflecting on what I want to focus on and how I want to show up for the Live-Joy Community. Initially, I thought about ending Live-Joy and dedicating this year solely to myself. 2024 was incredibly tough for me—and honestly, things are still tough. I envisioned 2025 as a year of deep, internal growth. A year to truly learn about myself, uncover what makes me who I am, and figure out how to create a better future. I want to challenge my limiting beliefs, live more in the present, and find a sense of peace.

At one point, I felt like I had nothing left to give. I thought, “How can I offer advice or guidance to others when I’m barely holding it together myself?” But then, during a journaling session one morning, a thought stopped me in my tracks: “I can’t be the only one who feels this way.” What if by sharing my own journey—being vulnerable about the changes I want to make and the lessons I’m learning—I could help someone else in their journey.

That’s when I decided to keep showing up—for you, and for myself—but in a different way. I’m letting go of rigid expectations, like committing to weekly newsletters. Instead, I’m going to let the universe guide the timing and topics. My hope is that by being open about my struggles and transformation, I can show that even in our darkest moments, there are valuable lessons to uncover.

I believe with all my heart that we’re given lessons in life not necessarily for a reason, but because they’re opportunities for growth. And those lessons will keep showing up until we face them and do the work to grow.

This year, I’m diving into that work. Therapy, a class on releasing resentment, spiritual exploration, books, podcasts—I’m embracing every resource I can find to guide my journey. And I want to share it with you, not as someone who has it all figured out, but as someone who’s in the trenches, doing the hard work alongside you.

If this resonates with you, I invite you to join me in this year of transformation. Let’s commit to digging deep, facing the hard stuff, and growing into better versions of ourselves. Together, we can learn, heal, and find the strength to keep moving forward. Please subscribe to my newsletter email list and follow my journey and let's heal together! CLICK HERE

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