“To the mind that is still, the whole Universe surrenders.”  ~Lao Tzu

Over the last several years, I have fallen in love the New Year's holiday for the collective invitation to pause, tune inward, reflect and renew as the new year begins. A time to slow down and look back at the year with all its challenges and successes with an open spaciousness.

In this space of quiet, we create space to reflect upon what is complete, heavy or ready to rest. Not as something that needs to be fixed, planned or removed but as invitation to quietly put it down.

Whatever 2025 asked of you, thank it, and release it.

View this new year as a wide blank horizon and full of potential. There is no pressure to decide, to push, to do more.. only to be in this space. Notice what feels nourishing and allow that to unfold with ease.

You might like to silently repeat this phrase. Let it land not as something to achieve, but as something you are already allowed.

I begin again from rest

My personal journey this year has unfolded not as intended, but looking back, exactly as needed. The challenges and successes have given me the wisdom and bravery to release and the confidence and courage to expand.

How I was nourished In 2025:

• Daily Morning Walks

• Creativity & Expression

• Leaning New Skills (...many unexpected!)

• Nervous System Regulation

• Doing What Lights My Heart

• Reconnection with Family & Friends

• Rediscovery of Forgotten Hobbies

• Energy Awareness & Astrology

• Frugality

📚This past year brought a rediscovery of my love of reading and the library! 📚

Here is a short list of my recommendations:

• Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

• The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer

• Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy

• Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown

• Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins

And so many more... this was a hard list to narrow down. I hope you enjoy one or all as much as I did.

Honor your nervous system regulation with ease over effort. As you are ready, New Lotus Collective is here to support you through online accessible offerings aimed to balance the nervous system and promote an inner sense of calm. Explore my weekly offerings, on demand library or specialty offerings below.

https://www.newlotuscollective.com/offerings

Wishing you a beautiful year and take good care.

With Love

Kathryn 🤍