The New Year is a beautiful transition of life, especially because it is shared by all of us whomever we are, religion we believe in or not, or wherever we are.
The transition from 2025 to 2026 is no different than any other transition of life.
In as much as we care to send our best wishes to loved ones and we hope for a change for the best for all, the truth of the matter is that we are at the centre of these transitions. Indeed, we remain the same from New Year eve to January the first. The world also remains the same with its misery and beauty, violence and peace, poverty and prosperity.
In other terms, despite the good wishes and exchange of positive vibes, there is no magic change that can happen to us without our own agency in action, either influencing our context or responding to it in the wisest possible way for us.
If we take a resolution for ourselves, making it specific, simple, and achievable ensures its success over time. If we decide to take a vacation from any resolution, may we be free as a bird and happy as a child who feels love can be.
Transitions are usually touchy moments to navigate because they involve change.
Change can be intimidating for some of us. Change is yet more easily welcome by some of us. We often have mixed feelings about change ahead and this is OK.
Self-compassion and compassion, self-care and care, love and support are key ingredients for any transition, especially this joyful one in which we aspire for a better well-being and a more loving world.
Happy 2026 everyone! Bonne Année tout le monde!
