As each year comes to a close, we’ve been conditioned to reflect and make grand plans or resolutions for the year ahead. We write down our resolutions in a journal, tuck them away, and neglect to revisit them past the month of January. But as we all learned this year (those Jan 1st 2020 ‘new decade, new me’ declarations are looking a little silly right now), life can quickly take unexpected turns. At the end of the day, it’s the consistent foundation you set for yourself that will get you through this journey called life. 

We believe that greatness and transformation happens over time. Accomplishing your goals happens by showing up for yourself with the structures you choose to put in place everyday that make you feel whole. And when you get to the place and you look back at how far you’ve come, know that this is a lifelong journey of growth, not a destination.

As we enter this new year, know that by taking one step at a time, your vision will come to life. Plan the baby steps by creating accountability structures, be patient, be kind, and be forgiving to yourself along the way. That is how we evolve and keep momentum, even when the unexpected happens— you stay on track with yourself because of the foundation you've built. 

So perhaps this year we resolve to not have resolutions, and instead, celebrate the universe of rituals you’ll create for your lifetime ahead. Rather than viewing your resolutions as something to achieve and be done with, consider the process, the ritual. Take pride and joy in how you care for yourself— your body, your mind, your spirit. The power consistency, in finding your rituals, not just resolutions, might be the evergreen awakening we all need. 

𝘔𝘢𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦 & 𝘈𝘣𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴, '𝘡𝘦𝘯 𝘎𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯' (2013)