The Sampler – Year End Edition

A roundup of what fuelled my curiosity, surprised me, and shaped my 2025.

When I look back at the last year, I feel blown wide open.

Every year, instead of New Year’s resolutions, I choose a word — something that helps me set an intention for how I want the year to feel. I find it’s a better guidepost than a specific resolution. I’m goal-oriented enough without putting that kind of extra pressure on myself.

For 2025, I chose th…