Merry Christmas — And Thank You for Walking With Me

I am both sad and happy to see this year begin to come to an end. I wanted to say thank you. Thank you for reading my words and following my journey. I appreciate you for walking alongside me, some of you quietly in the background, and some faithfully showing up each week.

This season isn’t joyful for everyone. For some, Christmas brings warmth and laughter. For others, it brings memories, longing, or questions they don’t yet have answers to. Wherever you find yourself today, I want you to know this: you are loved and not forgotten.

We talk a lot about mindset this time of year, new goals, habits, and new versions of ourselves. But here’s a different thought I’ve been sitting with lately:

A healthy mindset isn’t about pushing yourself to become more.

I like to believe it’s about giving yourself permission to be where you are without judgment.

Growth doesn’t always have to look like forward motion. Growth can look like resting, releasing, or quietly deciding not to carry certain expectations into the new year. It can be choosing stability over urgency, truth over performance.

So, as we approach this new year, I don’t want you to ask yourself, “What do I need to fix?” Instead, consider this question: “What do I want to protect?”

Protecting your energy, faith, creativity, hope, and your sense of self.

Thank you for trusting me with your time and your attention this year. It truly means more than I can put into words. I don’t take lightly the fact that you choose to read, reflect, and grow here with me.

May this Christmas meet you with what you need. If that’s comfort, clarity, rest, or quiet joy, accept and embrace it.

A Prompt for the New Year

As you step into the coming year, ask yourself:

What part of me deserves more attention?

Hold that question close. Let it guide you forward.

With gratitude and warmth,

LaWanna