Reflections on 2025: Choosing Me!

As we wrap up 2025, I wanted to sit down with you, heart to heart, and share the cards I pulled for myself this time last year. I still remember looking at December thinking, Wow… what an ending! And honestly, this has been the best year of my life. Not because huge magical things fell out of the sky, but because for the first time ever, I lived as my true self. Fully, open, and with kindness.

My traumas didn’t chase me like they used to. I found joy and gratitude in the small things of every single day. And even when challenges popped up (because of course they did, life likes to keep us humble), I knew how to pause, breathe, draw inward, and move through them without turning on myself. Big breakthrough right there!

I remember when my amazing artist created my Queen of Pentacles card. I looked at her and thought, She’s who I want to be. He placed my face in hers, and the colors of the Italian flag draped around her, making her unmistakably me. Every time I drew this card, I loved the vision—but somehow, it never fully felt like me. The throne carried my logo, a symbol of how I understand life, yet I still doubted. She seemed like the woman I’d always hoped to become: the mother, the friend, the businesswoman… the one who could cook up a feast, give hugs that could soothe the soul, and still manage her money like a boss.

She’s strong, soft, practical, wise, and deeply feminine. Now at the end of this year, I can honestly say: I’m finally seeing her in the mirror. When I pull the card, I smile and my words in my mind are, 'There I am!'. Just this is a 'proud of myself' moment.

The Magician worked his magic too, nudging me to use the tools I already had and trust myself… properly trust myself. He gave me the courage to start building the big projects you’ll hear more about in 2026. The ones I’ve been quietly crafting behind the scenes like a mindful gardener planting her seeds.

And then came the Angel card. Honestly, that one hit me right in the core. Spirit basically tapped me on the shoulder and said, “You actually DO know what you’re doing. Stop questioning yourself.” (Spirit can be gentle, but also a bit sassy when needed.)

For years I thought the work, the inner work, was the hard part. But I realised something huge: Not working on myself, and making the choice to stay in my victim mindset, was the hardest thing I ever did. Instead of stepping into my power, I remained stuck. That choice hurt me more than anything else ever could. I spent so much energy trying to protect myself from others, trying not to be hurt… but the truth is, by staying in that mindset, I left the doorway wide open. Pain found me anyway because like attracts like. The world mirrored back all the fear, doubt, and self-judgment I was holding inside.

And that’s when it hit me: real courage isn’t about avoiding pain. It’s about choosing yourself anyway. It’s about saying yes to your growth, yes to your joy, yes to your own power… even when the old voice inside you screams “you can’t, you’re not enough.”

Staying stuck. Staying small. Listening to the old programming that told me to give up or stay quiet or shrink myself so others could be comfortable… that was the real pain. I spent so much of my life choosing to feel “helpless” because I didn’t believe I deserved more.

But I do, and so do you.

2025 became the year I dropped the old narratives, the old beliefs, the constant second-guessing. Yes, surrounded by many, I often felt like I didn’t belong anywhere, that I was walking life alone. But now... that feeling has become my fuel. There is nothing wrong with being a “stand-alone human.” Sometimes we need that space so we can hear our own inner voice loud and clear. Other people’s words become their words, not ours. We learn to choose how we’re going to feel. We learn what’s ours… and what’s simply a mirror.

Being alone in parts of this journey taught me how to become my own compass.

My past isn’t set in stone; it’s just a stepping stone, a page in an early chapter. And now I know I can face anything. I used to think the world was against me, but really… it was me against myself. I let life weigh me down. I let it break me. But no more.

Now I observe. I feel. I trust. I let things move through me. I do what I can, and I let go of what I can’t. I stay present. I smile (ALOT) and it’s real. No more masks.

So… look out 2026! Nothing is stopping me now.

And I want the same for you. Own your life.

Everything you don’t like in the mirror, face it. Be honest. The only person that can hear you is you, so be honest with yourself, say it out loud! Then do something about it. Choose to heal. It won’t always be easy, but becoming the person you’re proud to see looking back at you… it’s worth it every single time. I always thought it was about my physical self, but I love seeing the sparkle in my eyes these days... they shine!

I believe in me, and I absolutely believe in you.

As you close out 2025, I hope you can look back on the beautiful moments: the hugs, the kind words, the small joys, the people who showed up, the moments that kept your heart soft. Let the rest fall away like the snake shedding its skin.

Place your hand on your heart and the other on your solar plexus, breathe deeply, and affirm:

“I am supported and loved. I take with me all my blessings and leave behind my challenges. I trust that my life gets better and better, and that 2026 brings me peace, love, and joy.”

Let’s move into 2026 together with our hearts open, spirit beside us, and ready to let joy find us in the most beautiful and unexpected ways.

Honestly, being in this place used to feel like nothing more than a dream… and for a long time, I thought that’s all it would ever be. But once I started getting out of my own way- starting small, speaking kindly to myself, ‘Negative Nancy’ slowly lost her microphone.

She’ll keep you stuck for as long as you let her. If you keep giving her a seat at your table and feeding her, trust me… she’ll unpack her bags, move in, and never leave!

So with love, show her the door. She’s allowed to pop by now and then to remind you why you choose yourself, but she doesn’t get a room in your home. Not anymore.

Free yourself and make 2026 the best ever!

BELIEVE!! The best IS yet to come!!

Big love to all of you.

Rose xxx