Embracing the Journey
Each year, as my birthday approaches, I take some time to reflect on the journey — the moments of growth, the lessons learned, the love shared, and the ways life continues to unfold in beautiful and unexpected ways. Today, I wanted to share a glimpse into what this past year has held for me as I step into my 56th year, with a heart full of gratitude and hope for all that's still to come.
I feel such deep gratitude for the honor of serving 16 beautiful families, supporting them and their beloved animal companions along their journeys. I have been blessed to visit with 81 incredible animal beings, each offering their own gifts, wisdom, and heart connections.
Traveling alongside my mom as her buddy and sidekick brought unforgettable memories — from the breathtaking Pacific coast to parts of Canada, to visiting extended family scattered across the country. These adventures reminded us to embrace the opportunities when they arise.
This year invited me to explore the emotions living beneath many of my food patterns. In doing so, I found new ways to nourish myself — welcoming the true sweetness of life — and created a more loving, supportive relationship with my body.
I am so grateful for the lessons that taught me more about my nervous system, opening clearer vision and understanding in many areas of my life of shifts that were necessary for living a full and thriving life versus one solely about survival.
A deeper realization surfaced: that physical weight isn’t only about what we carry emotionally, but also about the ideas, dreams, and creative expressions we’ve yet to move forward. Sometimes, the weight we hold is the energy of what wants to come alive through us.
Much of this year has been about courageously digging beneath the surface, tenderly peeling back the layers, and allowing old patterns to be seen, loved, and released.
Over the past six months especially, I have been called to step outside of old comfort zones — sometimes in the company of others, sometimes standing on my own — but always saying “yes” to the growth that beckoned.
One of the most profound experiences was writing and publishing my second book, a journey that brought immense clearing and healing on levels I hadn’t even fully recognized until I was deep within the process and that continues with every step forward.
This year has been a sacred unfolding — a living, breathing reminder that every experience, every challenge, every act of love and service shapes who we are becoming. And I am stepping into this next year with an open heart, deep gratitude, and a spirit ready for whatever comes next.
As I move forward, I carry these lessons, memories, and transformations with me, knowing they have shaped the foundation for the next chapter. If you find yourself reflecting on your own journey — whether through the quiet moments or the grand adventures — I invite you to honor all the ways you have grown, loved, and stayed true to your path. Every step, every layer, every spark of hope matters. Here’s to all of us continuing to unfold, to embrace the unknown with open hearts, and to trust the beauty of becoming.
