The Last Sunday—2025


 As I sit here at my dining room table, writing this blog up in real-time—I ponder this being the last Sunday of December—the last Sunday of 2025. Oh my! What a year 2025 has been. And if my mind were to go only towards the “news”, and current state of affairs that we are experiencing collectively—I would be distracted from all that the year has entailed and been for me personally. Yet, if my mind were to go straight into all of the devastating loss of family this year—I would be completely overwhelmed and distracted from how even in the midst of it all —I have experienced literal miracles that are (otherwise) unexplainable, this year. Some of which are so deeply personal, that I can’t share here. And while I am of the mindset that our existences are intertwined—I am not in denial that we all have our own unique lives, problems, and crosses to bear. We, undoubtedly, will need to be prudent, good stewards, and creative concerning the year and future ahead—we can’t bury our heads in the sand. 

    To that end, recently, I have become increasingly aware of my personal “excess”, and wanting to change that course in my life. And I don’t say that braggingly at alll.. because, with all transparency, I don’t have what I “deserve” or even “qualify” for—I have what God has made possible and available to me. And I wish I could share those intricacies, but they are too vast and profound (and personal ) to list. However, the paradox of my own existence is that of humanity overall—joy and pain coincides—successes and failures continue to abide—tears and laughter compete for their own space—hope and despair can stand face to face. And still, I/ we get to choose to be the best versions of ourselves (or not) that we can “be”—at any given time. Because despite the complexity of “Free-will”,  we get to choose to show up for ourselves, and for others, however difficult it may be at times.  But this I know for sure —God is the one Constant that does and will not change. Consequently, I experience a joy and a profound sense of hope that no set of circumstances, disappointments, or upheaval can steal. And for that I give Him praise! 

    May the favor and blessings of God be upon you and everyone that you love. Have a creative, loving, supportive, and hope-filled New Year! ✨💫🥂

    And despite the distractions—keep your eyes out for God… He’s very present. ✨ 🕊️ 💜


#LastSundayofDecember2025

#HappyNewYear

#TheHeartisARealPlace

#BEWHOYOUSAYYOUARE

#BecomeWhoYouArePretendingtoBe

#SeekGodEarlyandAlways

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