It’s a question I’ve been sitting with daily since December 29, 2024. Yes, I started my New Year’s resolutions a little early—not to show off, but because the moment felt right.
The inspiration came from Brianna Wiest’s 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think. It’s been a steady companion, guiding me to reflect more deeply and act with intention.
And through that reflection, one theme has emerged for 2025: stability.
This isn’t about “settling down” in the conventional sense. Stability, to me, isn’t tied to ticking off milestones like securing a job, getting married, or buying an apartment. It’s about being grounded—anchoring myself in what truly matters, moving through life with purpose, and aligning my daily habits with my long-term goals. After almost three transformative, sometimes tumultuous, years in France, I’ve come to appreciate the quiet strength of stability.
What Stability Looks Like for Me
This year, I want to be more intentional in every aspect of my life, guided by what brings me meaning and peace. Here’s how that intention unfolds:
Hobbies: Read and write consistently—not to achieve something but to reconnect with creativity and curiosity.
Relationships: Deepen connections with loved ones, spending time that feels nourishing and real.
Yoga: Be present with my students and teach regularly, sharing the practice that keeps me grounded.
Personal Development: Stay open and curious, always seeking to learn and grow.
Movement: Care for my body, mind, and soul by staying active in ways that feel joyful and sustainable.
This vision is about choosing actions that reflect my values. James Clear reminds us, “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.”
Stability, for me, is in the daily practices that build a life I’m proud of—not in the fleeting milestones.
Returning to Singapore
The question I hear most often these days is: What’s next after France?
The honest answer is: I’m giving myself space to pause.
Life in France taught me a lot, but it also showed me that timing is everything. Returning to Singapore feels both familiar and new—like slipping back into a space I know well but seeing it through fresh eyes. Singapore hasn’t changed much, but I have. The experiences I’ve gathered and the lessons I’ve learned have shifted my perspective. I’m not here to revisit an old chapter but to begin a new one.
Transitions, I’ve realized, aren’t about rushing from one point to another. They’re about staying present in the in-between, honoring the discomfort of not knowing what’s next, and trusting that clarity will come. It’s in this space—between where we were and where we’re going—that we find room to grow.
Rooted in the Present
For now, I’m choosing to focus on the present: finding rhythm in this new season, grounding myself in what feels true, and embracing the uncertainty with grace.
There’s something humbling and beautiful about slowing down, about letting life unfold at its own pace. Singapore’s humidity may still feel relentless, but even that, I’m learning to accept—one breath at a time.
Here’s to this season of transitions and the quiet, steady growth it brings. May it remind us that life’s most meaningful answers often come when we take the time to listen.
What do you want?
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