How do you spend this time before Christmas and New Years? Do you feel this quiet possibility that exists in this in between week? 

A few years ago I made a decision to say no to everything that felt draining or like too much noise. I really wanted to step fully into the new year and be available to hear the subtle whispers of where I wanted my life to go. I knew I was ready for a massive upgrade so I made choices to support it. I cleaned out, decluttered, organized my computer, meditated, journaled, invested in workshops and mentors and I sat in yoga class or silence. I consciously chose not to fill the noise and to my surprise I finally heard a whisper on January 8th and ended up feeling a complete calling to have my daughter who was conceived that day. 

I find there’s a certain kind of quiet magic this time of year that otherwise I only find in the early am hours before the sun comes up where there’s stillness and space to be with what is, and in the in between world of possibility. 

Today’s invitation is for you to follow your own flow. 

That may look like clearing space physically. Clearing calendar space. Choosing to do something that brings you joy. Saying yes to meet friends for a yoga class, or a meaningful evening of vision boarding. Taking quiet time to take a walk or hear yourself think. 

It may also be giving yourself permission to let go. To finally release something that’s been holding you back. Or an area of life where maybe you’re not paying as much attention and you know it’s causing you some distress. 

I invite you to lean into this slower pace mindfully in a way that truly serves you and your family. 

Here are a few examples of what I’m doing this week: 

I have a few areas of my home that are feeling cluttered that I want to declutter. I hired extra help this week so I have the support to complete a project. 

I want to go through my finances and I hired a friend and mentor to review them with me so I can make some changes and hold myself accountable. 

I canceled some plans this week so my daughter and I could recover slowly from a little virus and be present together without feeling rushed. 

I focus on making memories meaningful. Last night we shared a “special picnic,” eating dinner in bed from Santa mugs so we could stay connected while she wasn’t feeling well.

I had a few decisions for planning purposes I thought I had to make and I just released them this morning. The truth is it’s not time to know yet and I don’t have to rush a decision when it doesn’t feel ready. 

Made time for a heartfelt conversation with a loved one so we could move into the new year more connected and appreciative rather than judgmental and distant.  

I make time to move my body, connect with my dog, journal, meditate and focus on the vision of what I’m creating in 2026 each day. 

Moving away from worry, distress, overwhelm or disconnection into love and connection is a choice we can make all the time. 

It is a practice. And there’s nothing worth doing that we’re automatically good at without practicing. 

Helpful questions to ask yourself: 

• Does this support who I am becoming?
• Am I keeping this out of habit, guilt, or fear?
• What would it feel like to create space here?
• What do I want to make space for? 

This can be true for clothing, books, toys, clutter, and also for commitments, expectations and internal thoughts and dialogues. Even releasing one thing can create movement.

Additional questions if you’re feeling busy you may want to reflect on:

• Do you set yourself up for January? If so, how? Does it feel helpful and inspiring or just like pressure? 
• Do you pause and reflect on your year? 
• Do you tend to focus more on your past, present or future? 
• Do you run around a lot? 
• Do you keep a full social calendar? Is it one of obligation or expansion? 
• Do you reserve intentional quiet time for yourself and loved ones? 

Let this week be less about doing more and more about making room for what truly matters to you.

My goal for you moving into 2026 is that you feel yourself. Hear yourself. Move congruently as your highest self as often as possible. 

As well as have the patience, love and courage to stay connected even when you’re feeling stuck or struggling. 

Your presence and connection can get you through anything. 

Happy Holidays and I’ll see you in the New Year! 

With love, 

Laurin