How you end one year is how you begin the next. In this gentle, guiding episode, Rhonda invites you to reflect on what worked, what didn’t, what to let go, and what to carry with you into a new beginning—so you can move forward more free, more courageous, and more yourself. As the year draws to a close, Rhonda wraps you in a warm embrace, inviting you to pause, reflect, and claim this ending as the start of something new. She guides you through heartfelt questions: What worked for you? What needs to be released? What are you ready to claim for your next chapter? This episode isn’t about resolutions or self-judgment—it’s about honoring your growth, letting go of what no longer serves, and courageously naming your desires for the year ahead. Through journaling, gratitude, and gentle self-inquiry, Rhonda shows you how to close this year with intention—so you can begin the next one lighter, stronger, and more aligned with who you are truly meant to be. If you’re longing to step into the new year with greater courage, self-acceptance, and vision, this episode is for you. What You’ll DiscoverThe power of intentional endings—why how you close out the year shapes your new beginningEssential reflection questions to identify what supported and what weighed you downA gentle process for letting go of old habits, relationships, or stories that keep you stuckThe ritual of burning, tossing, or releasing what no longer serves you—and how to do it with loveHow to claim the strengths, practices, and qualities you want to bring into the new yearThe transformative effect of writing 100 acknowledgments and 100 gratitudes—and why even 10 can shift everythingThe invitation to choose three words that summarize your year, and three to guide your nextRhonda’s loving encouragement for moving into your next chapter with more self-trust and confidence Key TakeawayHow you end one year is how you begin the next. When you take time to honor what’s true, release what’s heavy, and name what you want to grow, you open the door to a new year that is truly yours. Key Quote"I invite you to do some reflection on what worked for you this past year and what didn't work for you this past year. What do you know now that you must let go of, must release, so that you can move forward? …Because how we end one year is how we begin the next." — Rhonda ResourcesJournaling Prompts:What worked for me this past year?What would I not like to repeat?What am I carrying that it’s time to let go of?What do I want to claim, practice, and own next year?Reflection Ritual:On one page, write what you’re releasing.On another page, write what you’re claiming for the new year.Gratitude/Acknowledgment Challenge:Write 100 gratitudes for the world, 100 acknowledgments for yourself before year’s end—or as many as you can. Invitation Take time today to journal through these reflection questions, then choose your three words for the year gone by—and three words for the year to come. If this episode made you pause or reflect, share it with a friend who could use it today. Hit reply and share your story—when have you felt proud of yourself for reaching out or taking a brave step, and what shifted for you in that moment? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a quick rating to keep the love growing.