A Season for Faith and Courage
I asked Spirit, “What do I, along with my family, clients, and friends, most need to honor within ourselves this holiday season?” The response surprised me with its clarity and simplicity. Spirit shared that what we need most right now is faith and courage.
As our world continues to shift in ways that feel unfamiliar, and as more change approaches, we are being called to trust that our lives are unfolding with purpose…and to meet each moment, especially the challenging ones, with a courageous heart.
The holidays tend to illuminate whatever is already tender within us, and many people are feeling that tenderness more acutely this year.
2025 has carried an emotional heaviness for so many—through deep transitions, unexpected shifts, and profound personal growth. This season may feel more demanding than usual, inviting us to stay faithful, steady, and brave as we navigate it.
Of course, the holidays also bring real beauty—moments of connection, laughter, generosity, and grace. Yet the very brightness of the season can also magnify our inner contrasts.
When the world around us is celebrating, feelings of loneliness, uncertainty, or grief may stand out more sharply. Even without major struggles, it’s easy to compare our lives to the idealized, polished holiday images we see everywhere and wonder if we’re falling short.
Family dynamics can also feel more intense this time of year. Old patterns tend to resurface, and our expectations often rise.
We may worry about being judged, misunderstood, or pulled back into roles and relationships we’ve worked hard to outgrow. Showing up authentically—with honesty, compassion, and healthy boundaries—requires real courage. So does loving others with openness and acceptance, even when it feels complicated.
Some are entering this season while carrying grief, tending to illness, or moving through personal losses. For others, the challenge is a quieter one—fatigue, anxiety, or simply feeling unlike themselves. The holidays often amplify emotional, social, and energetic pressures, affecting us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. It’s no wonder anxiety can rise this time of year.
And then there is the larger world around us—full of uncertainty, conflicting energies, and rapid change. We’re inundated with unsettling news and global instability, and many people are undergoing profound personal shifts at the same time. When life feels unstable externally and transformative internally, it’s natural to feel heavy-hearted.
Many people are standing at the threshold of new chapters, sensing that they’ve outgrown old versions of themselves but not yet knowing what comes next. When you’re in a growth period or standing at the edge of life changes, it can feel heavy to carry so much in your heart. The holidays can even feel like a test of who you are becoming versus who you once were.
Smiling, being festive, hosting, and buying gifts—especially when you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or major life changes behind the scenes—requires a deep, quiet strength.
It takes courage to be honest about how you’re truly doing and gentle with your heart. The holidays can activate childhood memories, past losses, or unresolved feelings, and these moments from the past may surface quietly or arrive with unexpected force.
In truth, we need courage this year because the holidays call us to be present, open, and connected, and sometimes forgiving, at a time when so many are healing, transforming, or navigating the unknown.
But we do not walk through this season alone.
Here are a few gentle ways to move through the season in a healthy way:
Keep expectations realistic—“good enough” is more than enough.
Protect your energy by saying no when you need to.
Hold onto simple routines that keep you grounded.
Honor your feelings, even if they don’t match the mood around you.
Set compassionate boundaries with people and plans.
Simplify your traditions and choose what truly nourishes you.
Create small moments of stillness—breathe, pray, reflect.
Stay connected to the people who make you feel safe and supported.
Let joy in when it comes, without forcing it.
Give yourself grace every single day.
I invite you to remember that you are surrounded by love from beyond the veil. Source—God—remains faithful to you, always.
Your angels and guides are close, ready to help, but they are waiting for your invitation to step in and assist you with any needs that you have at this time.
Speak your needs out loud. Ask God and your guides to step in and stay open to the gentle ways their support begins to unfold.
They love you deeply and stand ready to lift you, steady you, and bring you peace. I am here for you as well. I’ll soon share more about how we can cultivate courage this holiday season.
Until then, I send love from my heart to yours.
Happy Thanksgiving!
