January Love Note: Choosing Stillness in a Loud World

We often think of January as an opportunity for a reset, with common themes such as working out more, clean eating, and avoiding alcohol. While all of these intentions are notable and good, they don’t offer much in the way of quiet. And a Quiet January is exactly what you might need this year.

What is Quiet January?

It’s a reflection on what Mother Nature is doing (or not doing). It’s practicing stillness—observing your environment with a curious mind rather than a frantic one. It’s resetting your algorithm from what do I need to what do I innately possess.

Al-go-rhythm becomes I’ll-go-within—to source your own being.

Yes, meditation can play a valuable part here in guiding you to this quiet space, but it’s not the only path to your inner state. And it certainly doesn’t mean spending January sitting cross-legged for half the day.

Quiet January can look like gentle, intentional journeys—such as visiting a museum you haven’t been to in a while, popping into your local library for a winter read, or walking through the park during a time when few others are there.

It’s a reclaiming of your energy when so much of it has been expended on others. It’s softening your lens in order to clarify your vision for the year ahead. It’s stillness in the midst of chaos.

…because there’s no sense in denying that it’s a really intense time on the planet.

I invite you to hold the edges during this time. Don’t try to do everything to the capacity you’ve been able to before. Think of this as a time for high discernment: If I can only engage with a few things, what’s worth my energy, and what’s not?

Some things, places, and people will fall off the list completely, while others will land on the ‘just not yet’ category.

To discern this sensitive navigation, you have to orient from within, even as the pressures pile up externally. This is a worthy investment, and challenging at times. Still, it is from this inner compass that clarity emerges.

Offerings to Support You as You Tune In

Meditation

Explore the diverse meditation practices I’ve developed over the years—from instructional courses to daily micro-meditations. You’ll find something that meets you exactly where you are.

Visit this link to explore the library.

Spirit Guides Online Workshop | February 7–26, 2026
Connecting with Your Spirit Guides 2026 (Virtual Course)

Registration is now open for my virtual Spirit Guides workshop. This accessible yet deeply intentional course unfolds over three consecutive Saturday two-hour gatherings, along with three one-hour Q&A sessions. Together, we’ll use guided meditations to safely and supportively connect with your unique, personal Spirit Guides.

Visit the link here to learn more about the schedule and payment options.

In-Person Spirit Guides Workshop at Esalen | April 20–24, 2026
Finding Your Spirit Guides: Building a Relationship with the Unseen World

I’ll be leading this immersive retreat at Esalen in Big Sur, California. Registration is open, and the class is already filling up. On-site housing is limited, and scholarships are available through the Esalen website here.

Click here to explore the offering and reserve your place.

A New Year Gift for You

You’ve given so much—now it’s your turn to receive.

Please enjoy this Annual Zodiac Guide to keep you balanced. The 12 Astrological Houses can feel complex, so I’ve created a simple, bullet-point worksheet to clarify what each House represents.

Throughout 2026, we’ll explore each House more deeply, and this guide will serve as a grounding touchstone whenever you need it.

Preparing the Soil for What’s to Come

Quiet January is an opportunity to reset your life path to align with your updated mindset, frequency, and desired direction. Think of this time as preparing the soil. January and February are for planting seeds, and mid-year is when the first shoots begin to rise from the Earth.

Even when the world feels fast and overwhelming, you can still create sacred pauses—moments of grace that unfold from within.

THAT is a cherished gift you are worthy of creating, receiving, and offering to the world.