Finding Balance

My 2025 Word of the Year

I was listening to the podcast “Demystify Magic” (which is excellent, by the way. You should definitely check it out!). When thinking about a Word of the Year, the word balance immediately popped into my mind. Since then, I have been thinking about how to find more balance in my life, specifically, balance the male energies of the tech-dominated industry that I have spent my life in with more female energies of the earth and nature.

I have already embarked on a yoga journey, so I decided to double down on it—not only on the asanas but also on some of the other limbs of yoga, including the Yamas, Niyamas, pranayama, and meditation. Luckily, this dovetails nicely with the SomaYoga Therapy course I have been taking, so I am getting a lot of support in this area.

I have been curious about paganism my entire life. Its alignment with nature and celebration of the natural world intrigues me. This arc of experimentation includes spending more time in nature (hiking, taking forest baths, studying local herbs and lore) and researching and honoring the Wheel of the Year. This will encourage me to align my soma and actions with the ebb and flow of the earth's energy.

I will continue bullet journaling and include new sections on self-reflection and self-examination. This will allow me to express my thoughts and document my progress over the year(s).

I hope everyone has entered 2025 with hope and energy, and may you find the balance you need in your life!