Closing the Year with Intention: Reflecting and Setting the Stage for 2025
As we approach the final days of December, it’s natural to feel the weight of both the year behind us and the possibilities of the one ahead. This is a sacred moment—a pause between chapters. It’s a chance to honor where you’ve been, integrate what you’ve learned, and consciously plant the seeds for the year to come.
Today’s newsletter is about using reflection and intention-setting to close this year with purpose and grace. It’s about looking back with compassion, letting go of what no longer serves, and stepping into 2025 with clarity and courage.
So, find a quiet moment, take a deep breath, and let’s reflect on the past and envision what’s next.
Reflecting on 2024: Honoring Your Journey
Reflection is an act of self-love. It’s about pausing to witness your growth, celebrate your resilience, and understand the lessons life has offered you.
Set aside time this week to sit with the following questions:
What moments from this year stand out as turning points in my journey?
What challenges did I face, and how did they help me grow?
What brought me joy, connection, or a sense of purpose?
If you’re microdosing, this practice can feel even more profound. Psilocybin creates a sense of spaciousness in your mind, allowing you to observe your year with greater clarity and compassion. Write down your reflections, letting yourself celebrate the wins and honor the hard-won lessons.
Letting Go to Make Space for 2025
As we step into a new year, it’s important to release what no longer aligns. This might be outdated beliefs, habits, or even relationships that weigh on your spirit. Letting go is not about erasing the past—it’s about creating room for what’s yet to come.
Ask yourself:
What am I holding onto that feels heavy or misaligned?
How has this served me, and why am I ready to release it?
What will I gain by letting this go?
If letting go feels challenging, consider a simple ritual:
Write down what you want to release on a piece of paper.
Take a microdose or meditate as you hold this paper, thanking these patterns or experiences for their role in your journey.
Burn, tear, or bury the paper as a symbolic act of release.
Psilocybin can help you approach this process with gratitude and trust, softening resistance and opening the door to renewal.
Setting Intentions for 2025: Planting New Seeds
Once you’ve reflected and let go, it’s time to look forward with intention. Intentions differ from resolutions—they’re not about fixing or achieving but about aligning with your values and creating a life that feels meaningful.
Here’s how to craft your intentions for 2025:
Reconnect with Your Core Values
Ask yourself:What truly matters to me?
What do I want to prioritize in the coming year—love, growth, creativity, connection?
Frame Your Intentions with Feeling
Instead of focusing solely on outcomes, focus on how you want to feel. For example:“I intend to nurture a sense of peace and balance in my daily life.”
“I intend to cultivate relationships that bring joy and mutual respect.”
Keep Them Flexible
Intentions are not rigid goals; they’re guiding principles. Leave room for them to grow and evolve as you do.
Write your intentions down. Speak them aloud. Let them become a compass for the year ahead.
Integrating Lessons and Intentions Daily
Reflection and intention-setting are powerful, but integration is where transformation happens. Here’s how to carry these practices into your daily life:
Morning Practice: Begin each day by revisiting your intentions. Take a moment to breathe, journal, or meditate on how you want to embody them.
Weekly Check-In: Reflect on your actions and choices each week. Celebrate progress and adjust where needed.
Create an Anchor: Choose a physical reminder of your intentions—a word, symbol, or object you can carry or place somewhere visible.
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Wonderland Wishes: 🍄
As you reflect on 2024, know that every step—every triumph, every struggle—has brought you to this moment. You’ve grown, you’ve learned, and you’ve shown up for yourself in ways that matter deeply.
As you step into 2025, trust the seeds you’re planting. Trust your intentions. And trust yourself to tend to them with care, patience, and love.
If you feel called to share your reflections or intentions for the year ahead, reply to this email—I’d be honored to witness your journey.
In Your Corner, Always,
Alice
What’s Next for Paid Members?
This week’s Audio Guide, “Closing with Intention: Reflecting and Planting New Seeds with Psilocybin,” dives deeper into how psilocybin can support you as you release the old and embrace the new.
Your Weekly Challenge is all about creating a tangible reminder of your intentions—a mantra card, a symbolic object, or a vision board. This anchor will help you stay connected to your path throughout the year.
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