There is something about this time of year that feels different. The days carry a strange mix of exhaustion and hope. For many people, it is a season of reflection, of looking back at everything they have survived, achieved, lost, and learned. It can feel emotional, overwhelming, and grounding all at once. As a speaker, business owner, and human navigating life with lived experience, I see this season not as an ending, but as a pause. A moment to breathe before the next chapt