A Year of Change & Synchronicities
The last 12 months have been nothing short of transformative. I've navigated intense change, started anew, and experienced a profound sense of flow in my life.
My heart’s intentions have begun to manifest in ways I couldn’t have imagined, and now, I want to reflect on the journey—what’s led to this flow, the synchronicities that appeared, and how you can unlock similar moments of ease, joy, and meaning in your own life.
Change can be overwhelming, but when we open ourselves to it, trusting that life has a greater plan, we begin to notice that things move more effortlessly and in meaningful directions.
7 Lessons & Principles that have played a pivotal
role in creating this year of milestones, growth, and joy:
1) The Importance of the Foundation
The past year’s unfolding didn't happen overnight. The groundwork was laid well before 2024, and that inner work was essential for me to shed old layers, question my limiting beliefs, look at where I was getting in my own way, and asking big life-altering questions. For me, this process took time, was deeply uncomfortable, scary, and at times came with a sense of hopelessness, yet it was vital for me to truly hear the whispers of my heart.
The process of unfolding has a certain rhythm to it (read more about ‘The 4 Stages of Change’ here), where each step of the way has its purpose. It comes in phases of resistance and flow. We need both. They are the Yin and Yang of life, each one necessary for the other. So, be patient with yourself. Trust that flow comes when the timing is right and the groundwork has been done.
2) Freeing Up Life Force Energy
A major turning point for me this year was releasing a relationship that no longer felt aligned with my heart's compass. It was a beautiful relationship in many ways, but I had been holding this inner conflict for a long time whether it would work or not.
By honoring myself and making the tough decision to let go (despite fears & doubts), I freed up a significant amount of emotional and energetic space. Suddenly, I had room for new possibilities to emerge—ones that aligned more deeply with my true path.
Where is there blocked life force energy in your life?
3) Setting Intentions with an Open Heart
I regularly set clear intentions for what I want in life, but I’ve learned to hold them lightly.
In my experience, the key to manifesting is having a clear vision (writing it down!) and taking aligned action, BUT staying open to the ways it might unfold. Sometimes the universe has a better plan than we could have ever imagined.
I use my intentions document (which you can download from the resource section) to help me stay grounded in what I am working toward. Having that "Northern Star" keeps me focused, without gripping onto it too tightly. When you allow space for the unexpected, magic can unfold.
4) Expanding Capacity for Fear and Doubt
Fear and doubt have been frequent features of my journey. But I’ve expanded my capacity for them, by giving them space, and gently stepping forward despite their presence.
Trusting in yourself and your path, even when doubt creeps in, is one of the most powerful things you can do for yourself. If I had let fear or doubt stop me, I would have missed out on all the incredible moments that unfolded.
5) Believing You Deserve Happiness
Perhaps most importantly, I stopped believing that I needed to earn my happiness, which is why I for decades had filled my day with this hectic, striving energy trying to achieve more. Instead, I practiced a new belief: that happiness can flow effortlessly to me — which it then did.
Understanding your worth and your right to joy is a vital part of creating the life you want. In my case, recognizing my worth led to a flourishing coaching business, deeply meaningful work with clients, and a sense of fulfillment I’d longed for. It led me to the love of my life, a new home, and even the unexpected blessing of pregnancy.
6) Choose to See the Beauty:
Embracing Signs Along the Way
Synchronicities have been a key part of last year. For me, they’ve come in the form of meaningful signs in nature, unexpected opportunities, and beautiful moments of things falling perfectly into place.
For example, after setting an intention to travel to a warmer climate, I found myself with an unexpected two-month project in Thailand. I had concerns about finances after my breakup, and a major consultancy appeared to help secure my income. And when I least expected it, I met my new partner at a local coffee shop—turns out, we had been living on the same street for years, but the timing wasn’t right until now.
These synchronicities start to appear when we set heart-aligned intentions and choose to see the beauty and signs along our path. When you choose to follow these signs, life begins to feel like it’s effortlessly moving you toward your dreams.
7) Living with Pleasure, Presence, and Play
Even in the midst of significant change, I made a conscious choice to return to joy and pleasure as a practice.
This year, I lived out of two suitcases for almost the entire year, without a stable home, but having the stability of my meditation, my reflection practice, and taking time out of my day to experience pleasure (a walk in the park, a coffee with a friend, a nourishing yoga class, going for a massage, etc.) kept me navigating through the instability with a sense of excitement.
Takeaways for Your Own Journey:
Embrace the process of change—even the difficult moments are setting the stage for something greater.
Set heart-led intentions, but hold them lightly. Life has its own timeline and often takes you in unexpected, more beautiful directions.
Look for synchronicities —they are signs from the universe that you’re on the right path. Trust the universe has your back.
Trust yourself—even when fear and doubt arise, take your time, but then gently step forward anyway. The reality is that: ‘being ready’ is a decision, more than a feeling.
Allow space for joy and pleasure, even in the midst of uncertainty and chaos. Making space for pleasure will only create more of it.
Know in your core that you deserve happiness. Your desires are valid, and you are worthy of the life you envision. If you don’t believe it yet, start looking for proof that you do.
If I’ve learned anything this year, it’s that life is a delicate dance between intention, trust, and presence. When we feel safe enough to loosen the grip and stay open to the magic, we align with the rhythm of the universe and watch our dreams unfold with greater ease.
Now, I invite you to reflect: What intentions are you ready to set and hold lightly, trusting that they will unfold in the perfect way?
May there be ease, joy and pleasure in your life
