Hello , my fellow pioneer

Have you ever thought about the power of words, and how awareness of them can shape our intentions and our reality?

As we begin 2025, I have a special challenge for you: choose three words to guide your year ahead. This practice has been transformative for me, so I'm sharing it.

Words shape our reality more than we realise. I have noticed that by choosing specific words over a year it can create a bit of a compass for the journey ahead. When I feel lost or overwhelmed, these words become anchors, bringing me back to my core intentions.

As I have begun to get back into my stride this year, rather than focus on resolutions, I'm sharing the three words below to anchor my next few months.

Surrender.

Play.

Grow. 

Already these words have really hit home to me as I’ve eased out of the festive break. Each holds special significance for both my personal path and The Brave Collective's evolution.

Why Words Matter

Rather than setting traditional resolutions, choosing anchoring words can create a bit of a framework for growth or change. They become companions on your journey, gentle reminders of those intentions you set at the beginning of the year. And they can be applied to any situation you encounter.

My Three Words

1. Surrender - I discovered the power of calling on this recently during my mother-in-law's final days (see my last email). When I stopped resisting what was happening and surrendered to being present, everything shifted. Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is let go.

2. Play - This year, I'm choosing to bring playfulness to everything I do. Not just for fun (though that's important), but to experiment, try new things, and learn through doing rather than overthinking.

3. Grow - By doing both of the above, I will inevitably grow - but this is an intentional piece to continue to peel away the layers of the onion and to discover more of the authentic me. And for The Brave Collective, I'd love to slowly expand the constellation, each person lighting up their bit of their world as they make a difference.

Your Challenge

This week, I invite you to discover your own three words for 2025. Here's how:

1. Set aside 15-20 minutes of quiet time with a notebook

2. Reflect on what you've noticed since returning to your routine after the holidays

3. Consider: What patterns do you want to change? What qualities do you want to develop?

4. Listen to your resistance - often our most powerful words lie just outside our comfort zone

5. Test potential words - how do they feel to you? Do they energise you, create a little spark?

Or - download my simple guide below.

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Once you've chosen your words:

- Write them somewhere visible

- Consider how each word translates into daily actions

- Plan to check in with them weekly monthly (I use them in my daily writing)

- Use them as tools when facing challenges

Will You Accept the Challenge?

I'd love to hear what words you choose. Reply to this email with your three words and what they mean to you, or share how this process goes for you.

Remember, there are no wrong choices - only words that resonate with where you are and where you want to go.

Here's to making 2025 a year where our chosen words become bridges to possibility.

Here’s to your brilliance.

Kirsty x

PS: Want to explore this further? Get in touch and let’s chat.

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