Keeping Up With Kathryn

Dear Cosmic Readers,

As the Earth completes yet another orbit around the sun, we find ourselves with a refreshing sense of a new beginning. With the stage beautifully set for us, we are invited to reflect on the past and gaze with anticipation for what lies ahead. Around this time of year, it’s natural for our thoughts to gravitate towards those mental commitments that proclaim our aspirations for personal growth and positive change.

That feeling of a fresh start; a clean slate, often draws us towards crafting resolutions and encapsulating our hopes and dreams into a list of tangible goals. It’s not just about the external changes we seek for ourselves, but a profound shift in mindset, a rewiring of the way we perceive success for ourselves…whether large or small. Let us recognize the profound connection between our mental states and the transformative path we want to embark on in the coming year. Consider your resolutions not as a checklist but as a compass guiding you toward the best version of yourself. Draw strength from the belief that is within you. As you take each step, let self-compassion be your guiding star, recognizing that growth is a process, and every effort is a victory.

As we step into the new year, let’s not just witness the changing of calendars but embrace the opportunity for personal evolution. Visualize your dreams and embrace your resolutions with an open heart. A new year does not have to equal a new you – again, progress not perfection. You can always aspire to be a kinder, healthier, happier version of who you already are. Here’s to a year of self-discovery, finding the magic in every moment, and the beautiful metamorphosis that comes with pursuing your wildest dreams. Enjoy the journey into the infinite possibilities that the new year holds.

Happy New Year!

To end, I want to share with you my vision board for 2024.

I really want to stress the idea that there is no perfect time to set meaningful intentions and likewise there is also no time like the present. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to sit down and get comfortable with the creative and playful side of yourself. Creating a vision board allows you to reflect on your desires, aspirations, and to clarify your vision. You don’t need to overthink the process – How do you want to grow, where do you want to flourish, what do you speak of and dream of? Claim what it is yours, manifest all that will be.

I envisioned my resolutions using solely images. For me these images can have multiple meanings, some only I can truly understand. Your visions are for you and you only, so there’s no need to awe the audience. There are no rules. Just be self-aware, open, and go for it.