2025

Wellllll,

We made it through the first month of the New Year! I don’t know about you, but I spent January still wrapping up 2024. There were so many things I was still healing from, tasks I needed (or wanted) to finish, and projects I hadn’t even started. So, I won’t lie—I wasn’t exactly excited about 2025.

That was, until the end of January.

It’s funny because, normally, this time of year feels heavy for me. The end of January has always been a tough time, and honestly, the whole back half of the year—starting around August—usually brings on a wave of seasonal depression. But this time was different.

At the end of the month, I attended an event called The Reset. It was an experience like no other. We gathered to chat, exchange clothes, create vision boards, and, most importantly, take part in a powerful sound and breathwork session. My dear friend Amani Edmonson (IG: @mindandbodywithamani), led us in some yoga to start, followed by breathwork guided by Ashley Paige (IG: @ashleypaigecollective) and then we closed with a full hour of sound healing led by Jenelle (IG: @jenelleparis).

When I tell you this was transformative, please believe me.

So many memories surfaced during the experience—some beautiful, some painful. At one point, I genuinely thought I might pass out from the breathwork. But I kept reminding myself of what Ashley said at the beginning: I am safe. I am strong. I can get through this. And I wasn’t alone. I was surrounded by a community of beautiful souls, all there for the same reason—to let go and heal.

I’m so proud of myself for pushing through, for staying present, and for embracing every moment of that event.

In the days that followed, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Would I feel different? Would memories continue to surface? Would I get a sign from my brother? While I haven’t received the clear messages I was hoping for, one thing has changed—I’ve started dreaming again.

For the longest time, I didn’t dream at all. Now, they’re back, and I never realized how much I took them for granted. The mind is such a fascinating thing, and instead of just wondering about it, I’ve decided to learn about it.

So, I made a big decision: I’m going back to school to get my Bachelor’s in General Psychology.

I have a new dream, and I’m done waiting for the “perfect” moment. That moment is now.

I can’t believe I’m actually excited about going back to school after ten years! Of course, I’m a little nervous, but my passion for this outweighs any fear. No roadblock is going to stop me.

So, wish me luck, y’all! And tell me—what’s your dream, and how are you chasing it?

Until next time,

Grace B

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