We’re in the final month of 2025. Can you believe it? 

While I prefer not to get caught up or feel rushed by timing, I really believe in being intentional. I used to focus on working so hard, closing out the year strong and pushing a lot. There was a season for this, but I no longer feel fulfilled by seeing what I can achieve in this way. I feel much more fulfilled focused on my being first, following my callings and working from inspiration. 

I reflect often, I sit with what’s uncomfortable. I lean in where I’m most healthy and fulfilled. I love a slow morning, I’ve leaned into a much slower pace these last few years. I really appreciate my time in nature and away from technology so I can recenter, focus and work efficiently in my flow. 

Wherever you find yourself, I invite you to focus on what fulfills you most and ask yourself some questions so you can live as congruently as possible for yourself. 

There are times to dive deep and show up strong, and times to dig deep while maybe showing up less, so you can live even more expanded. 

What fills you up is the goal here much more than achieving some grandiose goals to close out the year. Success looks different for each of us and no one can do you like you can. 

Asking questions and choosing a path that helps you come back to your truth, love yourself, your purpose and know what inspires you is the ultimate success. 

Here are some questions I’ve been siting with and slowly getting answers to this past month: 

Self Check-In:

• How do you want to close out your year? 
• Are you genuinely aligned and fulfilled in your day-to-day?
• If not, what do you perceive is missing? 
• What would you truly love in your ideal world? 
• Where would you love to simplify? 
• What’s something you’re ready to manifest in the coming year? 

Leaning into Discipline: 

• Where could you use even more discipline and consistency? 
• What small steps can you start taking today towards becoming a more consistent version of yourself?
• What choices have you been making that don’t feel aligned with how you actually want to feel and who you want to be? 

Navigating the Unknown: 

• Where do you feel discomfort in the uncertainty of not knowing what’s next? 
• What is your mind, body and spirit asking for? 
• Where can you be led if you stopped forcing clarity before it’s ready to be revealed?
• Are you willing to allow the time for clarity to come? 

Slowing Down: 

• Where are you currently staying busy while also feeling unfulfilled? 
• Where are you pushing versus being in your knowing?
• What does your ideal day look like? 
• What does a slower pace look like? 
• Where can you soften in your body, mind and life even more? 

I know for me, I’ve been in a season of transition this past year. That place where you know something new is coming but you’ve not quite landed in it yet. At the beginning this was pretty challenging for me. I found myself resisting a lot. 

Then I finally let go and really leaned into the gifts of not knowing and embracing the slow mornings and quality time with my daughter that won’t always be this abundant. I found that’s what really led me into new actions and forward movement. 

Remember, the less you force an outcome, the more it can truly come together for your highest good.

I was surprised by some of the knowings that came to me over the last few months but it’s been so beautiful and I finally feel the momentum and clarity building. 

Even when you’re ‘not there yet’, all it takes is a shift in your perception to feel completely filled up. It’s never about what you’re manifesting externally (that may be the icing on the cake). It’s about your internal alignment with what you’re doing. 

When you’re fulfilled and taking care of yourself people show up to support you and doors start to open. 

It all started with me softening and showing up for myself through movement, meditation and in alignment with my highest values each morning. It was really was that simple even though it’s not always easy. 

Here’s to you leaning in wherever you’re being called in this chapter for yourself. 

With love, 

Laurin