More Heart, More Freedom, More Impact: Setting Intentions for a New Year

As the calendar turns and we welcome a fresh start, I find myself pausing to reflect on the whirlwind of the past several months—actually, the past year. Life has been full, fun, and sometimes overwhelming.
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After selling my retreat center property in October, I took some time to travel, eventually landing at my Dad's to give him some extra support. I've invested in a couple of intensive training programs that came my way synchronistically and will launch me into my next steps in ways I never anticipated. I've created a comfortable living and working space at my dad's. I’m way out of my comfort zone in so many ways, living a life that doesn’t quite seem like my own, but as time goes by, I’m adjusting. Transition is like that, I suppose.


Right now, I feel more physically, emotionally, and financially free than I can ever remember. This freedom has given me the time, energy, and focus to immerse myself in whatever I feel like doing—whenever I feel like doing it. It’s a mix of incredible productivity along with mastering the art of doing nothing, all while being fully present, content and grateful in each moment.

My theme for the year is impact. I’m excited to relaunch the updated version of my free mini-course, Foundations for Heart-Centered Living. It provides simple yet powerful tools to help people get out of their heads and into their hearts—which is exactly what I need right now. Actually, I think it’s what the world needs right now. More heart! I’ve also decided to offer my 14-Day Take Back Control of Your Life experience. It's based on the  powerful formula, E+R=O (Event + Response = Outcome), which I learned from Jack Canfield in 2010 and have been practicing ever since. It’s often said that we teach what we most need to learn, and that’s true for me right now. I’m feeling the need for an E+R=O reboot, so I decided to do it right alongside others who might also benefit! It’s the perfect way to start a new year—without wasting time on resolutions that never stick.

And both offerings are a great foundation for what I am developing for later this spring.

In this season of renewal, I’ve been drawn to the idea of clearing space. Organizing my physical environment has been cathartic—a way to let go of what no longer serves me and make room for what does. This process isn’t just about tidying up; it’s about aligning my outer world with my inner values.


The same is true for my emotional and heart spaces. I’ve been reflecting deeply, letting go of old fears, habits, stories that have held me back—and even some relationships. It’s not always easy work, but it’s necessary. Each small act of release creates space for something new: new insights, new inspiration, new opportunities, new connections, new ways of being.


As I step into the New Year, I’m carrying these reflections with me. My goals aren’t just about achieving milestones or launching new projects (although I'm excited for what I'm working on). They’re about living in alignment with what matters most to me. They’re about creating space for love, connection, and growth. They’re about staying heart-centered in all I do.


If the New Year holds a message for us, perhaps it’s this: slow down, breathe deeply, and take stock of the things that truly make life rich and meaningful. Let’s carry forward the lessons we’ve learned, the connections we’ve made, and the dreams we hold close while letting go of what no longer serves or inspires us. Let’s step into the future with open hearts, ready to embrace the adventures ahead.


Here’s to a New Year filled with love, purpose, connection and transformation—for me, for you, and for all of us. Let’s make 2025 to remember.

Reflections Questions

1. What does freedom mean to you, and how can you create more of it in your life this year?
2. What practices or habits help you reconnect with your heart and align with what truly matters?
3. Is there an area of your life—physical, emotional, or relational—that could benefit from clearing space? What would letting go make room for?
4. When you envision the future, what brings you the most excitement or peace? How can you start moving toward that vision today?
5. Who or what inspires you to stay heart-centered and focused on transformation? How can you spend more time in that energy?

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