Winding Down of 2025
As the end of this year draws near, it is time to sit back and reflect on the year. Did I reach all the goals I set for myself? Did I learn something new? Did I make good use of my time? Who was I as a person? I am satisfied with my reflection on the past year and mulling what next year will bring.
I sacrificed a lot to complete my Doctoral program quickly, but I am grateful for the journey. The one core mantra for me was: you got this woman, and knowing I never give up. I came across a meme this morning and found some inspiration in it. While I am not really into astrology, I do believe in God, synchronicity, and the Universe. Synchroisty, to me, is a fancy way of saying, you got God’s message.
A great book to tie into this for anyone looking to get unstagnated and clean out their closet is The Artist’s Way. A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron. I had ordered the book, thinking it would provide business insights and help me build websites. I was surprised at first. BUT engrossed as I worked through each week. I highly recommend booking for everyone: the artist, scientist, business person, health care professional, or stay-at-home mom. This book has something to offer everyone.
2025 will be closing out the year of the snake—the animal I am most terrified of in this world. In Chinese astrology, the snake symbolized shedding, transformation, mastery, healing, depth, intuition, and consciousness. I read this, and each and every one hit the nail on the head for the year of the snake for me. Am I looking at confirmation bias here, or is God giving me a gentle nudge? I am wearing my rose colored sunglasses this morning, so I am going with the latter.
2026 is the year of the horse. The animal I obsessively dreamed of and envisioned having as a child. Reading any and every horse book I could get my hands on. My positive rose colored glasses this morning are labeling this as another nudge.
So, what does the year of the horse represent then? 2026 is supposed to embody movement, courage, adventure, aligned action, magnetism, aliveness, freedom, and boldness. Well, if that is what God has in store for me, I am delighted. Suppose it is confirmation bias, perfect with me also. I am the girl who ardently pursues her dreams. I will never give up, because my perseverance guides me with an indomitable force, guiding me along my path and purpose. The short and sweet of it today is that inspiration can be found in everything once you get your mind set right.
