The Energy of January: A Fresh Start with Deeper Clarity
A new year begins, bringing with it all the plans and dreams you’ve been cooking up for months. And yet, there’s a sense that before charging ahead, we need a moment to pause and get truly clear. What do we really want in this time?
Since 2025 is about completing a full cycle that began in 2017, doing things the way we did in the past just won’t cut it. There’s an invitation to reassess, to rise up in a way that aligns with who we are now—not who we used to be.
Bold Moves… or a Call to Pause?
Some people will charge into the new year full speed ahead, feeling aligned and in flow. For others, life may be asking for a slower, more intentional start. Maybe you’re recovering from exhaustion or illness, or perhaps you simply haven’t felt the energy kick in yet. And that’s okay.
One of the greatest lessons in this moment is learning how to take care of ourselves first. Think of it like tending a fire. If you give away all your warmth before you’ve built up your own steady flame, you’ll be left with nothing but ashes. This month, prioritizing your own well-being isn’t selfish—it’s necessary. When your fire is strong, you can offer more light and warmth to others.
New Beginnings, but Not on Your Terms
January traditionally represents fresh starts—new intentions, resolutions, and goals. Whether or not you resonate with those words, this month holds an undeniable energy of possibility.
But here’s the key: We are not in full control of how things unfold.
This is a month of discovering—of noticing what the universe is placing in front of us. Tiny clues, unexpected opportunities, or seemingly small thoughts may appear—things we hadn’t even considered before. Instead of rushing to do everything at once, January invites us to step back and ask:
Does this fit with what I truly want at this stage of my life?
Rise Up & Let Go
As we step into this year, the Rise Up energy reminds us that pushing ourselves to exhaustion and sacrificing our well-being for others is no longer sustainable. True service doesn’t come from burnout; it comes from alignment.
This is also a time to stay grounded amidst the chaos, to observe rather than react. Ask yourself:
- What is my role in this moment?
- What is my true goal?
- How can I respond with purpose instead of being pulled into distractions or fear?
Navigating Uncertainty & Stepping into Leadership
It’s natural to question yourself at times this month. You may have moments where you wonder if you’re on the right path or if what you once believed still holds true. But this is not a setback—it’s part of the process. Every moment offers the chance to pivot, adjust, and keep moving forward.
This is also a time to prepare. You may be called to step up as a leader in a new way this year. How are you getting ready?
- Are you cleaning up systems?
- Clearing out old commitments that no longer serve you?
- Reinventing something that holds deeper meaning now?
These foundational shifts are crucial—not just for a fresh start, but to ensure that by the end of 2025, you are in a dramatically different place than where you started.
Full Circle: Looking Back to Move Forward
Remember what was happening in 2017 when this nine-year cycle began. What seeds were planted then? What dreams first whispered to you?
Now, look at your life today.
- What clues from back then are showing up again?
- What no longer fits?
- How is everything coming full circle?
This year is about completion, but January is just the beginning.
Take this time to listen, to realign, and to build the strong foundation that will carry you through the transformational year ahead.
🔥 Rise up—and begin.
