Have you ever felt like you’re walking through life without a clear direction? Or perhaps you’ve had a moment where you realized you’ve been working hard but still feel uncertain about where you’re headed?
As we approach 2025, it's the perfect time to assess where we are, where we want to be, and how we can get there with clarity and vision. For me, this has been a time of deep reflection, growth, and transformation.
In the past, I often found myself caught up in the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life, responding to circumstances rather than intentionally creating my path. But something shifted recently. I realized that to truly manifest the life I desired, I needed to take the time to create a vision for the future. Not just any vision—but one that is clear, intentional, and aligned with my deepest desires.
This journey led me to create something that has become a powerful tool in my own life: a journal focused on Direction, Clarity, and Vision for 2025.
Why is Direction, Clarity & Vision so important?
Without direction, we wander aimlessly. Without clarity, we remain uncertain. And without a vision, we lack purpose. I believe that by setting intentional goals and visualizing our desired outcomes, we unlock the power to manifest the life we truly want. But vision alone isn’t enough. We need to take practical steps toward that vision to bring it to life.
How do we do this?
Creating a vision for 2025 requires more than just wishful thinking. It requires alignment and action. Here’s how I approached it:
1. Reflect on Where You Are Right Now
Before moving forward, take a moment to reflect on where you are in your life, business, and personal growth. What are you currently experiencing, and what lessons have you learned from the past year? What do you want to leave behind as you enter 2025?
Take time to journal your thoughts, and ask yourself:
- What am I grateful for in my current journey?
- What has worked well for me in 2024?
- What have I learned that will help me as I move forward?
This reflection will provide the foundation for where you want to go.
2. Define Your Vision for 2025
What does your ideal year look like? What do you want to achieve in your career, health, relationships, or spiritual growth? When you think about the end of 2025, how do you want to feel? What do you want to have accomplished?
Here’s a simple exercise I’ve used to define my vision:
- Close your eyes and imagine yourself at the end of 2025.
- What does your life look like?
- What are you doing?
- Who are you with?
- How does it feel to be living this reality?
Write it all down. Let your vision be as detailed and expansive as possible. The more vivid the image, the more aligned you’ll be in taking steps toward it.
3. Set Intentions and Break It Down
Now that you have your vision, it’s time to break it down into smaller, actionable goals. The direction you want to go in may seem overwhelming at first, but by breaking it into chunks, you can take steady and meaningful steps.
I’ve created a system in my journal that helps me do just that:
- Set your overarching goals for 2025.
- Break these goals down into quarterly, monthly, and weekly intentions.
- Take daily actions to support your progress.
Each day, check in with your goals and see how your actions align with your vision.
4. Stay Accountable & Keep Adjusting
The path to a meaningful 2025 isn’t always linear. There will be setbacks, and your vision may evolve as you grow. The key is to stay flexible while keeping your eyes on the bigger picture.
I’ve learned the importance of accountability in this journey. Whether through journaling, working with a coach, or surrounding myself with a supportive community, keeping track of progress and adjusting when necessary has been crucial.
How can you incorporate this into your life?
I’m hosting an event called By God’s Design: Direction, Clarity & Vision for 2025 on Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM via Zoom. This event will provide you with the tools and guidance to align your 2025 vision with divine purpose. During the event, we’ll dive into reflective exercises and goal-setting strategies to help you take intentional steps toward creating your best year yet. It’s not just about visualizing your future—it’s about turning that vision into reality through purposeful action every day.
Are you ready to step into 2025 with direction, clarity, and vision? Let’s get started together. Register event HERE.
Have you ever felt like no matter what you do, money just slips through your fingers? Or that financial stability is always just out of reach?
If so, you're not alone. My own journey to healing my relationship with money has been marked by ups and downs, moments of clarity, and periods of frustration. Recently, a profound experience with fraud threw me into a new phase of processing and growth, leading me to draw on my Trauma of Money Certification and incorporate energy work. This journey hasn’t just been about managing money better; it’s about learning to identify and release limiting beliefs and rewrite stories that were holding me back.
When I encountered fraud, I didn’t feel anger, but I recognized it as an inconvenience and an unexpected disruption. Rather than letting it consume me, I treated it as a learning moment—a reminder to trust and not worry about money. This experience became an opportunity to pray for the person who committed the act and to send them healing energy. I saw it as a reflection of their brokenness, a sign that anyone who would steal from strangers must be dealing with deep struggles. It was the God in me that allowed me to respond this way, and without His guidance, I would be lost in these moments.
From this space of compassion and trust, “The Healed Money Movement” was born. This experience encouraged me to build a community that centers on healing, growth, and abundance, and that aligns with the understanding that our relationship with money is as much a spiritual journey as it is a financial one.
As I delved deeper into energy work and trauma recovery, I found myself asking new questions. How could I move beyond the worry and fear that had once dominated my thoughts around money? What practices could help me heal the beliefs that had been instilled in me and replace them with trust and peace? This journey wasn't about merely surviving; it was about embracing the flow of abundance and learning to let go of the grip money once had on my emotions. I recognized that healing had to begin with an understanding of how deeply I had been shaped by my fears around money.
And so, just like the fraud incident taught me to surrender and trust, I began to incorporate new practices that shifted my perspective on money. I moved from worry to wisdom, from scarcity to abundance, and from survival to surrender. Here are some of the most impactful steps I took, which you can incorporate into your own journey:
1. Identify Your Money Story:
It all starts with awareness. Reflect on your personal money story and its origins. For me, there was a lingering narrative of scarcity, fear, and struggle. Acknowledging this allowed me to begin the process of rewriting my relationship with money. Journal out your own beliefs and the emotions that come up. Ask yourself: What are my earliest memories of money? How did my family view and discuss finances?
2. Release Emotional Attachments Through Energy Work:
Our limiting beliefs often create blockages in our energy field, which can impact our emotional and physical well-being. Energy practices, like EFT tapping or visualization, can help release these beliefs. Focus on letting go of the fear, guilt, or distrust that once held you back from experiencing financial peace.
3. Set Positive Intentions for Financial Wellness:
Healing your relationship with money requires setting a vision for what you want your financial life to look like. This isn't about ignoring reality—it's about creating positive, healthy intentions. Develop affirmations that create peace in your financial world—such as “I deserve financial security” or “Money flows to me easily as I align with my purpose.”
4. Reframe Scarcity Thinking:
Scarcity isn't just about “not enough”—it’s about how we interpret what we do have. Notice when you're in survival mode and take a pause. Ask yourself, “Is this thought serving me? What’s the truth of my financial situation right now?”
5. Seek a New Emotional Anchor:
Healing is deeply connected to our emotional anchors. I found that gratitude and trust were essential to releasing past trauma. Start or end each day by acknowledging the abundance you already have, and express gratitude for it. This shifts your emotional relationship with money from fear to security and abundance.
Through these practices, I’ve witnessed transformation in my own financial life. Healing isn’t always immediate, but it’s possible for anyone willing to dig deep, challenge their beliefs, and work through their emotions. Each small step you take is a powerful investment in your peace and abundance.
If you're ready to heal your relationship with money and step into a space of financial peace, join The Healed Money Movement. Together, we'll explore practical tools, support, and community to help you break free from limiting beliefs and create a prosperous, abundant future. Click here to join us and start your healing journey today!
How could a healed relationship with money transform your life?
What if the path to peace lies not in the fight, but in surrender?
When we think of survival, we often imagine a battle—a struggle to overcome the odds, to push through obstacles. For many of us, survival mode becomes second nature, a necessary defense against the hardships life throws our way. But what happens when we transition from merely surviving to fully accepting? What does it mean to let go of control and embrace life’s unpredictability through radical acceptance?
When I sat down to pick this month’s topic on “Radical Acceptance: Survival to Surrender,” I was reminded of my own journey. There were times when survival was all I knew—navigating challenges as a mother, healer, and entrepreneur. It was a constant juggle of responsibilities, all while trying to keep my head above water. I was exhausted but determined. That survival mode kept me going, but it also held me back from experiencing true peace.
I learned the power of surrender after a particularly overwhelming period in my life. I was facing so much uncertainty, trying to control every little detail, but nothing seemed to work. It was in that moment of desperation that I realized—maybe it wasn’t about controlling the situation, but about surrendering to it. Radical acceptance isn’t about giving up; it’s about understanding that some things are beyond our control, and that’s okay. It's trusting that there is growth, wisdom, and peace to be found in that surrender.
This shift from survival to surrender became a foundational theme in the life I am co-creating with God. It’s a reflection of the freedom that comes from letting go, from accepting life’s challenges without judgment, and allowing ourselves to feel everything without resistance. This month in our meetup group’s journaling social, each prompt is designed to guide you toward this understanding—moving from a mindset of struggle to one of grace, allowing yourself to be in flow with life.
How to Begin Your Own Journey Toward Radical Acceptance
If you find yourself constantly fighting against the current, feeling the weight of needing to “do more” or “be more,” radical acceptance might be the key to your peace. Here are a few ways you can start incorporating this mindset into your daily life:
- Acknowledge your reality: It’s essential to see things as they are, without judgment. Whether it’s a difficult situation or an emotion you’ve been avoiding, acknowledge it without labeling it as “good” or “bad.” This is the first step toward releasing resistance.
- Practice mindfulness: Staying present is a powerful tool for surrender. When we let go of the need to control the future or dwell on the past, we open ourselves up to the possibilities of the present moment.
- Release judgment: Oftentimes, the hardest part of radical acceptance is letting go of our inner critic. Pay attention to the way you speak to yourself—replace harsh judgments with compassion and curiosity.
- Start small: Surrendering doesn’t have to be a grand act. Begin with small moments—whether it’s letting go of the need to fix someone else’s problems or accepting that some days you won’t have all the answers.
- Seek support: Radical acceptance is a personal journey, but it doesn’t mean you have to go it alone. Sharing your experiences with others, journaling, or even seeking guidance from a trusted mentor can help you navigate this transformative process.
Radical acceptance has been life-changing for me, and I hope that this journal becomes a meaningful tool for you. There is freedom in the surrender—freedom to live fully, embrace who you are, and trust that you are enough.
Ready to Embrace Radical Acceptance?
If you're looking to explore more on this topic and dive deeper into your journey, my book It's All in Me!: My Journey to Freedom & Living Abundantly is a great place to start. In it, I share personal stories and insights about finding peace through surrender and how you can move from survival mode to truly living abundantly. You can grab your copy HERE.
Take this next step toward your own radical acceptance—what's holding you back from surrendering to a life of peace and purpose?
Have you ever looked back at a past relationship and thought, “What was that meant to teach me?” Relationships aren’t just about people; they extend to places we’ve lived, jobs we’ve held, and even habits we’ve nurtured over time. Each one leaves a mark, a lesson, or a gentle (or not so gentle) nudge towards growth and self-awareness.
Reflecting on Past Relationships: My Journey:
As I sat down to create this month’s content on "Lessons from Past Relationships," I found myself diving deep into my own past. It was a journey through the people I’ve loved, the roles I’ve taken on, the routines that defined my days, and the habits that both served and hindered me. Some of these relationships brought joy and fulfillment, while others were filled with challenges that tested my resilience. Yet, each one taught me invaluable lessons that I carry with me today.
One particularly memorable period was when I was adjusting to life as a new mom. I had this vision of what motherhood should look like—a perfect home, a perfect schedule, everything under control. But as any mom knows, the reality is often far from perfect. I found myself overwhelmed, trying to juggle the demands of motherhood with a premature son who was born 10 weeks early, a toxic marriage, business, and personal expectations. It wasn’t until I paused and reflected on my own unrealistic standards that I realized I was stuck in a cycle of perfectionism that was draining my joy. That relationship with perfection taught me that sometimes, "good enough" is perfectly okay, and that embracing the messiness of life can be one of the most liberating lessons of all. Done is better than perfect is something I leaned on heavily during this season. Especially when 6 weeks after giving birth to my first child, I found myself pregnant with our next.
Lessons from Places: Finding Your Grounding:
Have you ever felt out of place somewhere, like your energy doesn’t align with the environment? Just as we learn from people, places can teach us about what we truly value. A city can show us whether we thrive in fast-paced environments or prefer the tranquility of nature. A job can reveal if we find purpose in our work or if it’s time to seek something more aligned with our passions.
Reflecting on these past relationships with places helps us become more intentional about where we choose to spend our time and energy. It’s not just about the physical location, but about finding environments that nurture our souls.
Lessons from Things: The Objects We Hold Onto:
Our relationships with things—possessions, routines, money, even social media—also have lessons to teach. I once clung to a career path that looked perfect on paper but felt empty in practice. It took a lot of soul-searching to admit that my attachment to the job was holding me back from pursuing my true calling.
Letting go of that career was one of the hardest decisions I’ve made, but it taught me that what we hold onto often holds us back. It’s about releasing what no longer serves us to make room for what truly aligns with our values and goals. Being 33 and still unclear about my career path, makes me question that decision to this day, but I am following God’s lead in this season so everything can become clear.
Practical Steps for Learning from Past Relationships
Here are some practical steps you can take to reflect on and learn from your past relationships with people, places, and things:
- Journaling: Start by writing about your past relationships, not just with people but with places and things. What feelings come up? What patterns do you notice? Journaling can help you uncover deeper insights about your experiences.
- Identify Patterns: Reflect on recurring themes in your relationships. Do you often feel unappreciated? Do you find yourself staying in situations that drain you? Recognizing these patterns is the first step towards breaking them.
- Set Intentional Boundaries: Whether it's with people, jobs, or environments, setting boundaries is essential. Define what you need to feel balanced and fulfilled, and make those needs a priority.
- Letting Go: Sometimes, we hold onto things out of fear of the unknown. Practice letting go of what no longer serves you, whether it’s a toxic relationship, a draining job, or even an old habit.
- Celebrate Growth: Acknowledge how far you’ve come. Celebrate the lessons learned and the growth achieved, no matter how small.
Embracing the Lessons and Moving Forward:
Our relationships, in all forms, are powerful teachers. They help shape our identities, reveal our strengths and weaknesses, and guide us towards our true paths. As you reflect on your own past relationships, remember that each experience, whether positive or negative, offers valuable insights.
If you're ready to dive deeper into your own journey of self-discovery, consider exploring my 30 Day C.A.L.M Life Planner designed to help you take your life from chaos to calm by uncovering and breaking the cycles that no longer serve you. Embrace the lessons from your past and step boldly into a future aligned with your true self.
I'd love to hear from you: What is one lesson you've learned from a past relationship with a person, place, or thing? Feel free to respond via email or share your thoughts in the comments below. Let’s continue this journey of growth and healing together.
Have you ever wondered how the patterns of your past influence your present, and what power lies in the words you speak over your life? This month, we delve into the profound themes of breaking cycles and speaking blessings, exploring how we can transform our lives through intentional actions and positive affirmations.
My Experience with Breaking Cycles and Speaking Blessings
Picking this month’s theme was an enlightening experience. The process allowed me to reflect deeply on my own journey and the importance of these themes. Breaking cycles refers to identifying and overcoming destructive patterns or behaviors that have been passed down through generations or developed over time. Speaking blessings involves using positive, faith-filled words to declare goodness and favor over our lives and the lives of others.
Reflecting on my journey, I was reminded of a time when I struggled with self-doubt and fear of failure, a cycle that seemed unbreakable. However, through intentional effort and prayer, I began to speak blessings over myself, declaring confidence, success, and divine favor. This shift in mindset and language brought about a remarkable transformation, breaking the cycle of negativity and opening doors to new opportunities.
The Power of Breaking Cycles
Breaking cycles is about more than just changing behaviors; it's about healing and transforming at a deep, fundamental level. In the Bible, Romans 12:2 (NIV) says, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." This verse reminds us that change begins within. By renewing our minds and breaking free from harmful patterns, we can align our lives with God's purpose and plan.
Personal growth requires self-awareness, courage, and perseverance. It's a journey of identifying the cycles that hold us back and taking steps to overcome them. This might involve seeking therapy, practicing mindfulness, or simply being more intentional about the choices we make.
The Impact of Speaking Blessings
Speaking blessings is a powerful practice rooted in faith and positive affirmation. Proverbs 18:21 (NIV) says, "The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit." This scripture highlights the profound impact our words can have. By speaking blessings, we declare life, hope, and goodness over ourselves and others.
In my own life, I have seen the transformative power of words. When I began to speak blessings over my health, career, and relationships, I noticed a shift. Not only did I feel more hopeful and empowered, but I also saw tangible changes and blessings manifest in my life. This practice has become a cornerstone of my daily routine, reinforcing my faith and guiding me toward a more fulfilling life.
Practical Tips for Breaking Cycles and Speaking Blessings
Here are some practical steps to help you break cycles and speak blessings in your own life:
- Identify Patterns: Take time to reflect on your life and identify any recurring negative patterns or behaviors. Journaling can be a helpful tool for this process.
- Set Intentional Goals: Once you’ve identified the cycles you want to break, set specific, achievable goals to create new, positive habits.
- Seek Support: Don’t be afraid to seek support from friends, family, or professionals. Breaking cycles often requires a strong support system.
- Practice Positive Affirmations: Start your day with positive affirmations and declarations. Speak blessings over every area of your life, believing in the power of your words.
- Stay Rooted in Faith: Draw strength from your faith and the promises of God. Regular prayer and meditation can help reinforce your commitment to positive change.
- Celebrate Progress: Acknowledge and celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Every step forward is a victory on your journey of transformation.
Conclusion: Embracing a Life of Purpose and Blessing
This month’s first journaling social has reinforced the importance of breaking cycles and speaking blessings. Each participant’s journey was unique, but we all shared the common goal of creating positive change in our lives through intentional actions and faith-filled words.
As you embark on your journey, remember that transformation is a continuous process. Be patient with yourself and trust in the power of your words and actions. By breaking cycles and speaking blessings, you can create a life of purpose, abundance, and fulfillment.
I’d love to hear from you: What cycles are you working to break, and how are you speaking blessings over your life? Feel free to respond via email or share your thoughts in the comments below.
