02/01/2026
*2026* is upon us, ready or not!
I find myself saying, “Last year went by SO fast!” year after year. Can anyone relate? Time just flies- having fun or otherwise.
As I contemplated what 2026 holds for me and my family today, I felt excitement, hope, and yet, a little anxiety. Those feelings of, “That would be too good to be true,” “What if I fail/it doesn’t work?” and “Can I really achieve it?” are loud feelings.
Then, I prayed for peace. I took a few deep breaths and calmed my spirit by reflecting on that which I know is true, that God has a plan for me and my life. I asked myself, “What am I going to do to meet goals, to make the best choices and decisions, and to stay the course?” I felt a sense to not stress over things I can’t control and to seriously consider how I respond or react to situations that are stressful or uncomfortable. I also felt the quiet urging to be less… less verbal, less opinionated, less concerned with that which does not pertain to me personally. That’s where I found my personal goals for 2026, in the quiet discernment of prayer.
Sometimes we set goals that are too high, too grandiose, too unachievable and then we quit, we give up.
I ask you to take a few minutes to envision what peace would feel like to you. How would you feel if you were less stressed, healthier, in less pain, more in tune with your body? What would it take for you to feel proud of yourself? Walking a 5k? Losing 25 lbs? Moving for FIVE minutes daily? Eliminating fast food? You don’t have to shout your NY’s resolutions from the rooftop, but write them down for yourself to be accountable. Check in on those goals every week and see how you’re doing.
If you’d like my personal support in leaving some old habits behind in 2025, send me a message. I’d love to visit with you. No obligation, just a few minutes to consider your options and needs.
Happy New Year! Surround yourself with people that love you, bring you joy, brighten your life. Be a good friend, do good deeds, be thoughtful and take small actions to bring others (and in return, yourself) JOY!
Milagro means miracle; sometimes regaining health takes a true miracle and sometimes staying committed to lifestyle changes IS the miracle!
Miracles happen!
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