Resolutions and Reviews: Welcome to 2025

A look back and a look forward

2024 was pretty monumental for me.

The biggest change being my cross country move to the east coast, that goes without saying. I think the act of making and committing to a big choice is so powerful that it ricochets out into every other area of your life. I’m feeling like a new human being on a cellular level. I’ve been seeing a phrase thrown around lately that has been resonating with me. Something along the lines of: “In order to begin your new life, you have to give up your old one.“ I’m here to confirm that is very true and glorious.

Was it tough? Absolutely. Was it worth it? Most certainly.

As far as 2025, I prefer to choose themes rather than specific resolutions.

Of course I have a list of measurable goals, hopes, and dreams written down privately in my journal, but I think dedicating a year to meditating on a few chosen concepts and intentionally weaving them into everything I do is leads to more growth.

This years themes are Consistency, Simplicity, and Being Present in the Moment. I want my life to be made up of my day to day habits over a long span of time, not future tripping or going all or nothing. When I was younger, my goals were smaller so I’d get the immediate gratification and that hit of dopamine we all crave. These days my ambitions are so lofty that I need to get comfortable with keeping my head in the game while the results trickle in slowly but amount to something massive and beautiful. I guess this is growing up?