”But, what if, you’re actually evolving simply by being. By simply accepting and surrendering to the moment. Don’t resist the moment, whatever it contains. Sit with it, observe it, be aware of it – don’t label it. Be with it. Let go of what you know, and let yourself be open to the fresh, the new.”

Dear 2023, thank you for all the beautiful moments, the stillness, challenges and experiences. Dear 2024, I’m curious – I sense you will be filled with bliss, growth and laughter. Freedom.

What we focus on expand. So, focus on what you want out of life. What do you want to see more of in this world – Then, go about to create it. Nothing good will come out of it if you don’t take action.

It all begins with you.

A healthy, peaceful planet starts with a healthy peaceful mind. There’s no room for quick fixes, but for an honest and consistent commitment. Creating for the highest good of all.

More health. More acceptance. More love. More forgiveness. More expansion. More truth, More we.

Whatever you wish to do, or see more of in 2024, know that it starts with you. It always starts with you.

2024 intentions

• Cultivate a growth mindset – ”There’s an abundance flowing within and without; everything I need, seek and long for is already within me.” ”I am more than capable.” ”From the comfort zone nothing grows.” This is a mindset I encourage myself to adopt in every area of my life, whether it’s love, career, health, money or opportunities. There’s enough for everyone to go around. The more authentic and honest we are towards ourselves, the more we show others how to be authentic and honest.
• Spread kindness & compassion – I’m inspired by random acts of kindness and compassionate people with big hearts filled with wisdom. There’s something special about humans who are caring and warm-hearted to everyone; it seems like they are carrying a sense of calmness within, despite with whoever they interact. It’s like there is nothing to prove, nothing to brag about, just a simple act of humanness.
• Embrace freedom – ”When humans stop running away from themselves, the world will become a kinder, more peaceful place.”
  At times freedom has little to do with the outside world, and circumstances. Man becomes free the moment he becomes free of thought. When he does not longer obsess over the constant chatter in his mind, but instead turns towards the heart. Freedom from compulsive thinking, desire, addiction, outside validation, constant approval. To have oneself rise above one’s thoughts is, however, the challenge. To know that one isn’t at the mercy of one’s thoughts, but actually the witness of the same. To be able to step outside them – observe them for what they are; thoughts. We cannot expect the outside world to change if we are not willing to change ourselves. We cannot expect anyone to treat us right if we cannot treat ourselves, or others right. We cannot expect everyone else to do the work if we just sit there and do nothing.
• Breathe mindfulness – Bringing mindfulness into everything I do – whether it’s writing, working, being in nature, exercising, interacting with loved ones – I can always choose to be a bit more here and a little less somewhere else. My mind has a tendency to drift away, but being aware of its tendency to do so, I’m allowing myself to be more present.
• Nurture my intuition – I’ve always had a strong intuition, and every year I’m tapping into it even more. I’ve noticed that the more I allow the stillness to enter, taking the time to listen to my body’s needs, the more connected I feel to my inner being. We possess a great deal of power the moment we know we can trust our intuition. The answers you’re seeking is not found on the outside – They are found within. I challenge you to pay attention to your intuition. Trust your innate wisdom, it’s there to guide you and it wants what’s best for you.
• Travel to Italy and improve my Italian – Italy is my soul country. The past three months I’ve been listening to Italian almost every day for 15 minutes. I’ve been very passive (listening) in my learning and 2024 is definitely going to be a more active (speaking) year of learning.
• More writing – Writing has always been a big passion of mine, however, during 2023 I did not give myself the time to sit down and write. It’s only the past two-three months that I’ve started to take up writing again. And it’s something that I want to take with me into 2024.

Have you set any intentions for the year ahead?