Grounding & New Beginnings - Jan.

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As the new year arrives, January invites us to pause before we propel forward. A season in which we have the grave opportunity to first notice where we are before action is made. 

This is the season of quiet beginnings, where roots of intention are tended to beneath the surface. In alignment with this month’s focus, January’s piece holds space for steadiness and renewal, reminding us that new beginnings don’t demand haste. They ask first for acknowledgment and presence—a willingness to stay rooted, notice the in-between, and trust that life is unfolding exactly as it should.

This month’s guiding affirmation is:
“I honor the space between what was and what will be.”

These words invite us to resist the rush that often accompanies the start to a new year. They remind us that transition itself is sacred—that the in-between is not empty or wasted, but alive with existence, reflection and quiet preparation. 

Let this month’s affirmation encourage us to ground before we grow. To listen before we leap. To remember that becoming begins not with certainty, but with steadiness and faith.

Ways to Practice This Month’s Affirmation

Here are a few ways to welcome January’s reflection into your days:

1. Ground into your body.
Begin your mornings with a moment of physical presence—feet on the floor, breath in your chest, awareness in your hands. Grounding the body helps calm the nervous system and creates a felt sense of safety as you move into the unknown.

2. Reflect without rewriting.
Look back on what was without trying to fix it or frame it differently. What chapters are closing naturally? What lessons want to be acknowledged before you move on?

3. Set intentions, not expectations.
Rather than rigid goals, choose a word, a feeling, or a way of being you wish to embody. Let your intentions act as anchors instead of pressures.

4. Create space for stillness.
New beginnings don’t always announce themselves loudly. Leave room in your days for quiet moments where insight can surface without being summoned.

Moving Beyond January

Contrary to popular belief, beginnings are not singular moments—they are processes. Before the bloom, comes the rooting. Before clarity comes listening. Honoring the space between what was and what will be allows us an extraordinary gift of presence amidst life's moments we might otherwise rush through or past. 

Reflection Exercise: Honoring the In-Between

Take time this month to sit with January’s affirmation:
“I honor the space between what was and what will be.”

Use the prompts below for journaling, meditation, or quiet thought:

Grounding
What helps you feel steady, safe, and present right now?

Release
What is ready to be acknowledged and gently laid down from the past season?

Beginning
What feels quietly possible—even if it’s not fully formed yet?

Close your reflection by reading the affirmation aloud three times:
“I honor the space between what was and what will be.”
Let it settle. Let it root. Trust that this space you’re standing in is not a pause—it’s part of the path.

With Gratitude,

Sky