How can we celebrate them in a way that truly gives them meaning today?

Almost a year ago, I shared my wishes for 2024 with you

Wishes for peace and awakened consciousness,

Wishes for friendship, justice, and equality among all peoples,

Wishes for a clean and thriving planet.

Now, as the year comes to an end, what can we reflect on?

On a global scale, these ideals may seem distant, but on a personal level, they have resonated deeply.

The particularly complex environment of recent months provided an opportunity for profound reflection on the meaning I wish to give to each of my experiences and actions, both big and small.

During this time, I was able to:

Recognize the significance of each experience and its place in my life today,

Cultivate gentleness, peace, serenity, and letting go,

Express gratitude for each of them,

Appreciate life as it unfolds,

Celebrate in my own way, simply, surrounded by those who truly matter,

And discover new spaces that nurture my journey forward with trust and confidence.

These spaces have made me feel freer, more open to what is, to others, and to the world, fully connected and present in my life.

These transformations have deepened my desire to give, share, and connect with others in ways that are more genuine, authentic, and loving.

Celebration and festivity thus take on their full meaning.

For it is through celebration that we can:

Strengthen our bonds with ourselves, others, and the world,

Revel in the beauty of joyful gatherings.

So, in 2025, I would be delighted to meet you, to reflect with you on all that gives meaning to our lives, to dream with you, to create with you, and to grow with you.

And you? Where are you on this journey? What meaning do you give to celebration? How will you celebrate this year?