New Year, More Good Stuff
Intentional guidance for 2025 and support for the L.A. wildfires.
I can’t stop thinking about the fires in Los Angeles. My heart is with everyone affected—both humans and animals—as well as those working tirelessly to provide relief. If you're in the L.A. area and there is something I can do for you, please reach out.
For those looking to help, a donation to the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region provides disaster relief, including shelter, food, and emotional support. GoFundMe also has a dedicated page for fire victims, first responders, and others in need. In addition to my personal contributions, I’ll also be donating 50% of this month’s paid subscriptions to further support relief efforts.
As we delve into our intentions and dreams for 2025, I encourage us all to reflect on climate action—what it means to us and how we can deepen our efforts in the year ahead. We’re in this together.
We’re midway through January, and while I may be the last to land in your inbox with a New Year’s reflection, this slower, more intentional approach continues to feel right to me.
I like to ease back in after the holidays, letting my gears warm up gradually. I enjoy immersing myself in sources of inspiration—YouTube videos, Pinterest, favorite books, thoughtful articles—and allowing my vision for the year to take shape naturally.
Now, with the year fully underway (even if I’m still writing 2024 on things), I feel energized and ready to explore what’s ahead.
Wherever you are in this process—whether you’re unsure about the New Year buzz, have meticulously planned goals complete with color-coded spreadsheets, or, like me, are keeping things open and intuitive—I hope this guide offers fresh angles, support, or simply a cozy 30 minutes to sip something warm (maybe with notes of floral?), enjoy an uplifting curated playlist, and dream.
I recommend skimming through the post and starting where something catches your attention. If you’re craving a brain dump and putting pencil to paper, the printable toolkit might be a good place to begin. If visuals inspire you, a mood board could spark ideas. If motivation is what you need, check out the collection of resources that have shaped my thinking recently.