Dear 2024, Thanks for the Lessons. Dear 2025, Let’s Do This.

Dear 2024,

What. A. Year.

You weren’t always kind, but you were always teaching. You brought challenges, surprises, and a way of stretching me in ways I wasn’t quite ready for—but clearly needed.

You reminded me that success isn’t one-size-fits-all. For me, it wasn’t about climbing an invisible ladder—it was about staying true to my path, no matter how unconventional it looked to others. You taught me patience when I wanted to rush, resilience when I felt like giving up, and reinforced a truth I’ve always known: we don’t have to navigate life alone. Our connections are our greatest strength.

And oh, did you love your plot twists. But most of all, you reminded me that growth doesn’t come from comfort—it comes from showing up every single day, even when it’s hard.

There were wins—big, small, and everything in between. And there were losses—lessons wrapped in disappointment that tested my strength. There were moments this year when I felt stuck, like I wasn’t moving forward. But 2024, you showed me that even when progress feels invisible, it’s happening. That it’s okay to fall, as long as I get back up.

Sometimes, success was hitting a career milestone. Other times, it was simply making it through the week. Both count.

So, 2024, I leave you with gratitude. Gratitude for the lessons, the connections, the growth, and yes, even the hard stuff. You weren’t perfect (who is?), but you were exactly what I needed to prepare for what’s next.

Dear 2025,

Let’s do this.

This isn’t a year for holding back. Playing small? Not anymore. 2025, you’re the year of big moves. Whether that’s taking risks in my career, launching or doubling down on a new project, or simply saying “yes” to opportunities that scare me, this is the year of stepping into my power.

I’m walking into this year with courage—and a little extra swagger from the lessons 2024 handed me.

My promise? To nurture the relationships that matter and let go of the ones that don’t. To give myself grace when things don’t go as planned—and to celebrate like crazy when they do. To stay open—to new opportunities, challenges, and growth.

Speaking of big dreams… this year isn’t just about me. It’s about lifting others as I rise. Mentorship, community-building, and creating spaces for others to thrive will remain at the heart of everything I do.

And yes, there’s a lot I don’t know about what lies ahead. That’s a little terrifying—but even more exciting. But I’m reminded that the unknown isn’t something to fear; it’s something to embrace. This year, I’m choosing to step into that uncertainty, trusting that what’s meant for me will always find me. Wah fi yuh cyaan un fi yuh, after all.

2025, we’ve got big things ahead. Let’s make it magical.

~Meisha