Each year Shalini and I set our words for the year as a powerful way to create focus and intention. Unlike traditional resolutions, which can feel rigid or overwhelming, a guiding word acts as a flexible anchor throughout the year. It provides clarity and direction, aligning our decisions, actions, and goals with our deeper aspirations.
Last year, my word was Acceleration. Appropriately, 2024 was a year of incredible achievements – both personal and professional. I delivered record revenues at work, grew and developed a high-performing team, and hit personal fitness milestones, including climbing Mt. Kenya.
But as the year drew to a close, I realized that acceleration can’t be sustained indefinitely without evolution. Growth demands transformation. Staying in the same lane – even if you’re going fast – only gets you so far. This realization has inspired me to focus on not just continuing the momentum but also transforming myself and my approach in all areas of life.
Therefore, as we step into 2025, I’ve chosen two guiding words for the year: Evolution & Elevation.
For me, Evolution is about embracing change, adapting, and finding new ways to grow. It’s about stepping outside my comfort zone, shedding outdated habits, and continuously learning. Whether it’s refining my leadership skills, exploring new opportunities, or diving deeper into personal growth, evolution will be my guide.
The second word, Elevation, is about raising the bar. I want to take everything to the next level—professionally, financially, personally, and health-wise. It’s not just about achieving more but also about achieving with purpose and excellence. I want to elevate how I show up for my team, my partner, and myself. This means setting bold goals, staying disciplined, and celebrating the progress along the way.
Together, these words inspire me to transform and strive for excellence. Here’s to a year of breaking new ground and making 2025 unforgettable.
What are your guiding words for this year?
Let’s inspire each other to evolve and elevate!
Amar
For 2025, my word is Sacred Sanctuary – a reflection of my journey to create spaces, both physical and spiritual, that nurture, heal, and inspire. It embodies my dreams of building a house, creating healing spaces for my clients, and finding profound inner peace.
This year, Sacred Sanctuary represents building a house on the Equator in Nanyuki with my partner, Amar – a space grounded in love, intention, and shared dreams. We imagine it as a haven where warmth, safety, and connection thrive, and where every corner reflects our values and the life we’re building together.
Sacred Sanctuary also signifies the creation of two healing spaces – one in Nairobi, where I currently see clients, and another in Nanyuki later this year. These sanctuaries will offer clients a place to find balance, clarity, and renewal. Designed with care, they will foster transformation, offering peace and empowerment to everyone who enters.
On a personal level, Sacred Sanctuary is about cultivating inner peace. As I create spaces of healing for others, I’m equally committed to nurturing my own sanctuary within—a place of stillness, balance, and alignment with my highest self.
Together, these facets form the foundation of my 2025 journey – a year dedicated to creating, healing, and simply being.
What’s your Word of the Year? If you’d like to choose one, take a look at this link for some guidance.
Until next time, stay inspired!
Shalini
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