Lesson from 2024: Creating something really beautiful despite less than perfect conditions.
I think I’ve written three versions of this the past few weeks, but 2025 is already off and running! I feel like I’ve been holding on for dear life the last few months - white-knuckling it into the end of the year. Hoping and praying that nothing falls by the wayside, but also giving myself grace when they inevitably do.
Despite illness and upsets for me and my family, I was still able to make music and perform at a level that fills my soul. I produced my own concert and raised over $2000 for UNICEF and ended the year as a soloist in Handel’s Messiah. I’m in awe of my growth this year as a singer, as a performer, and as a human, but equally in awe of those who make this their full-time career. As much as I love singing, it takes a tremendous amount of effort to prepare for each performance and I’m hoping to find more balance this year.
My coaching business has started expanding to help more people in more ways. While most of my clients come to me for singing, I see the true value of this work reflected in their bodies. One client shared that their migraines have reduced both in intensity and frequency after only a few months and they feel physically better than ever - all while weaning off migraine medications! Whether it’s teenagers navigating the transition into adult bodies or post-menopausal women looking for support with chronic pain, I'm creating a space for my clients to experience entirely new relationships with their bodies and the results beyond what I could imagine.
But by far the biggest takeaway from 2024 was learning to embrace what’s “good enough” - a lesson in not having everything go as intended and still being ok with the outcome. Learning how to put down perfectionism and truly enjoy what is going well is a blessing I wish for us all. How extraordinary it is to realize you are capable of tremendous things even when things aren’t going the way you’d imagine!
So I’ll finish my reflection of the year with the realization that things can feel like a dumpster fire around you, but you can still be living the best version of yourself. You can find the lightness of grace and love in your heart even when despair is banging on your door. You can walk into this New Year with the biggest dreams yet while still healing from the wounds and shortcomings of last year.
I’m walking into 2025 with some BIG dreams and while I don’t know when or how or if any of those dreams will take shape, I’m really enjoying the process of dreaming. There’s no pressure, it’s full of imagination, and it’s fun! So regardless of how you’re starting this year, I’m sending you all the love and encouragement to keep dreaming this coming year and be open to the beauty that shows up.
Happy New Year!
- Madison
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