Today marks the winter solstice, a natural pause and turning point. As a small gift to this community, I’m sharing the Keep Showing Up short e-book I’ve been working on with the help of a close friend of ours. It brings together simple ideas on consistency, momentum, and showing up for yourself in small, steady ways that truly change a life. I hope you enjoy reading.

The Winter Solstice, arriving on December 21, marks the longest night of the year—and with it, a powerful spiritual threshold. This is not simply a time of darkness, but a sacred pause: a moment to rest, reflect, and gently release what belongs to the closing year. The stillness of the solstice invites us inward, reminding us that endings are not failures, but necessary compost for renewal. Ancient cultures understood this well. The Celts called this moment Alban Arthan—the Light of Arthur—celebrating not the absence of light, but its return from the underworld. They knew what we sometimes forget: you can’t fully appreciate dawn until you’ve sat patiently with midnight. Darkness, far from being empty, is fertile ground where insight, resilience, and new life quietly take shape. The solstice marks a turning point. From here on, the days begin to lengthen, symbolizing rebirth, fresh perspective, and the slow but steady return of hope. It’s an ideal time for closure—laying down heavy burdens, releasing outdated stories, and setting simple, heartfelt intentions for what you’d like to grow next. Candlelight, fire rituals, or quiet reflection all honor this ancient rhythm of release and renewal. Above all, the Winter Solstice reminds us to slow down and listen inwardly. Let it be a gentle reset. Even in the deepest dark, the promise of light is already present—and the seeds of new ideas, dreams, and directions are quietly forming, ready for their time to rise.

Astrologically, what is known as the New Moon in Sagittarius happens this weekend. For all 12 zodiac signs, New Moon-days promote starting new projects, launching something new, planting seeds, and fresh horizons. And Sagittarius is the sign of forward motion, truth-seeking, and faith in the road ahead— even when the map isn’t fully drawn yet. So, physically, accentuate movement that is freeing rather than punishing this weekend (sound familiar?)— long walks, rollerblading, gentle hikes, skipping, stretching the hips and thighs, breathwork that opens the chest— anything that restores a sense of space in the body is favored now. This weekend is also a powerful planetary-reset point for habits connected to vitality and optimism: hydration, sunlight, posture, and movement done outdoors. Ask your body: “What helps me feel more alive?” And then do it. Spiritually, this New Moon weekend is about recalibrating belief. Sagittarius governs our inner compass— what we trust, what inspires us, and what gives us hope when certainty is lacking. Journaling, intention-setting, prayer, or simply sitting with a candle and naming what you’re ready to aim toward can be profoundly clarifying at this time. Like Drew teaches, this weekend's lunation reminds us that growth doesn’t require urgency— only honesty and willingness. You don’t need the whole plan… you just need a direction that feels true. Set intentions that leave room for expansion, wonder, curiosity, and joy. The Sagittarius New Moon thrives when the spirit is light, the heart is open, and the future feels like an invitation rather than a demand.

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If jumping is a movement that you have not done in awhile consider using a rebounder - mini trampoline until you are comfortable enough to jump on a solid surface.