Newsletter 5 - January 13, 2025
Can you believe it? It is the year 2025! As a child, I remember singing, “Two thousand-zero-zero party over. Oops, out of time. So tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999.” And here we are, 25 years later, with the world still spinning. Flying cars are not yet in mass production, and the internet has not crashed—at least to my knowledge!
Regardless of what futuristic, Jetson-like inventions we imagined would define this time, one thing remains constant: our individual and collective growth is pivotal. Therefore, this year I invite you to consider how you might pursue growth in your life. Recently, an associate asked me what I wanted my word of the year to be. Up until that moment, I hadn’t given much thought to having a word, mantra, or theme for the year. But as I reflected on the question, I realized that in recent years, I’ve often been going through the motions—sometimes consciously, other times on autopilot. I remembered a time in my life when my years began with a clear theme or call to action. Those guiding principles provided focus and a sense of direction.
Reflecting on this realization, I decided it was time to return to that practice. A word or mantra for the year could help me stay aligned and move toward my goals. After some contemplation, I landed on the word consistency. I spent days pondering what word would hold the most meaning for me at this phase in my life. But as I reflected on where I am and where I want to go, consistency emerged as the best fit. I am in a season of growth across all areas of my life. Just as plants require consistent care to thrive and bloom, I realized that I, too, must nurture myself consistently. It is time to plant, water, and grow my own seeds of natural selfcare—as I often teach others—I must show up for myself with the same intention. Whether through my thoughts, words, actions, or feelings, it’s time to embody what I help others discover in a more consistent way. Like everyone, I have moments where practicing what I preach becomes challenging. But consistency isn’t about pressure or perfection; it’s about authentic alignment.
This isn’t a January fad or a rigid standard of excellence. Instead, it’s an opportunity for true self-reflection, healing, and growth. As I move forward, two definitions of consistency resonate deeply with me:
- Merriam-Webster: “Agreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole.”
- Britannica: “The quality or fact of staying the same at different times.”
From these definitions, I’ve gleaned that to grow into the individual I aspire to be, I must remain in harmony and alignment with my whole self. This means forging a path that aligns with my values and staying on it, even when challenges arise. Emotions and energy have the power to alter the trajectory of our journeys, so consistency is key to maintaining alignment. If I cannot bring consistency to myself, how can I expect it from others? As I embrace this word, I’m reminded to heed the lessons of the past and present and to draw upon the divine wisdom of the world around me.
Now, I have a few invitations for you as you finish reading this:
- Challenge yourself to discover your word, theme, or mantra for the year. Use it to guide your alignment with your higher self and divine purpose.
- Identify one way to foster a sense of community and togetherness and work on this throughout the year.
- Reflect within and embrace yourself by implementing 1-2 practices that support your growth. Then, extend that embrace to others.
I’d love to hear from you! Share your word, theme, or mantra for 2025 with our community by emailing ceedwellness@gmail.com with the subject line “2025 Word of the Year.” And don’t forget to share this message with someone who might benefit from it. Read below for some of our community words.
Here’s to a year of consistency, growth, and alignment—for all of us.
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