I’m heading back to Whistler for 29029 Everesting and sharing my light list for doing hard things in a lighter way. From gratitude and presence, keeping fun first, new moon rituals, creative outlets, small steps, and asking for help, these are the tools I use to stay grounded when life feels hard. Take what you need and leave the rest.

Each Light List will include 5–6 things to spark more joy, gratitude, progress, connection, and light in your life. Most are simple mindset shifts, new ideas to try, Light 56 freebies, and occasional highlights from my favorite small businesses or initiatives.

Here are the lessons I believe we can learn from tortoises & their pet parents: Take a Season for Rest, Ease Into It, Practice Self-compassion, Ignore Judgement, Get Curious, Set Your Own Pace What have you had in the fridge that you are ready to thaw out? How do you want to feel and what can you do to support that feeling?

Did you know the moon’s cycle lasts about 28 days (the same as a female hormonal cycle) compared to the sun’s 24-hour cycle (aka the length of a man's hormonal cycles)? This connection is one of the many reasons I’m obsessed with the moon and the number 56 (28 x 2)!

I have a friend who annually announces the cut-off for saying “Happy New Year”. This year it was January 12th, so I guess I’m a little late and instead will ask How are you, REALLY? I’ve been quiet and reflective. I’ve been sad, fearful, angry and tired but also excited, clear, filled with laughter, curiosity and gratitude - there has been a lot of AND and BOTH. You too? How do you want to feel in 2025? What is lighting you up right now?

Amanda Wisniewski, MAPP as this month's guest speaker in Light 56 Circle. We discussed parenting, positive changes & modeling behavior.

I found it interesting when I was reflecting on how I want to feel during November and December, I noticed that all of those feelings that I'm craving in this season are how I felt with Grandma Eleanor at the farm! Acknowledging and noting these desired feelings has given me some peace. Although the farm is not a physical place I can return to, it is a feeling I can carry with me and bring to my own home, family, friends and community.