2025 Blessings, Lessons, Reflections Oh My...
- Nina B Williams
- Jan 5
- 4 min read
Updated: Jan 13
HEY THERE and Welcome to 2026!
How was 2025 for you? How are you feeling about what 2026 can bring?
I do pray this year has found you well and that you can still look forward to the great things that are possible for you in 2026. I pray love, joy, peace, and more beautiful memories than bad ones find you in 2026.
For Me? š¶āš«ļø 2025 was bittersweet. Ok... Full Transparency. I'm still processing some parts of it; however, below I am sharing a few main takeaways (in no particular order) that jumped out to me from my 2025
Blessingsšš¾
My relationship with God has been growing
I've put my health in MY hands and not just relied on doctors
I fully opened myself and fell in love for the first time
The therapist who helped me learn about what I've struggled with started the process to help me grow through it
I see and accept myself flaws and all. Doesn't mean I won't grow, but I'm no longer beating myself up nor am I allowing another to beat me up about where I may fall short
I'm finally ready to release myself from the weight of holding grudges. Forgiveness is freeing
Lessonsā¼ļøš
Friendships can break your heart just as badly as lovers
Emotional security is just as important as physical and financial safety to me
I will get beaten up trying to jump to save a person who is in a battle with themselves
Coloring, dancing, and laughing are some of my new favorite self-care things
I want a healthy marriage AND a solid partnership
Perspective really does make a difference in your life
I can stand up for myself without being dramatic (I've learned it, but still working on it. Not too much on me lol)
Hear what people said but believe what they show you
Sometimes what I'm going through isn't my lesson. God will use you to grow, teach, or test another at times. HE will repair what it cost you regardless of whether the person gets what HE was showing them or not when it's time.
Trusting GOD works out better than doubt, worry, or upset ever will
I carry a favor that elevates others. I need to protect it.
Clarity can't survive where there's confusion
I'm chasing GOD, not religion.
Men want love just as much as women, and they really don't need a lot in relationships
Depression has a hard time hitting a moving target, stay active.
I just need to show up. Let the rest be what it will be.
I will be ok
š§š¾āāļøš«Reflections
Life expectancy for males and females in the US on average is between 79-81... Many are halfway there. Free Will is a real thing, so you can do as you please, but as for me and my house, (in my Bishop's voice) we will live and love fully in life. I won't be wasting what I have left.
I found myself holding on or bracing for impact a lot in 2025. I doubted myself and drowned in anxiety at times... I don't want to live like that anymore. I will go where I'm valued, welcomed, and loved. I will celebrate myself so much more. And I will only chase GOD and Joy.
ā¤ļøāš©¹I broke my own heart and made some poor choices last year, and where I'm grateful and blessed by it all, I can't beat myself up the way I did in 2025. I'm a work in progress. I won't always get it right. And that's ok. In times when I may not remember who I am or becoming, I will remind myself of WHO I BELONG TO. I trust my faith to carry me through. No matter what 2026 tosses at me, I will be ok. š
Dear 2026, just because I'm working on how I see and respond to things, still come in here, sit down, and š š½āāļødon't touch NOTHING š And we will be just fine. I'm ready. š¤
šš¾šŗThings to Do: January
If an effort to find a good balance between being out living, staying in to recharge, without breaking the bank, I wanted to share a few Budget-Friendly things you can experience this January for $50 or under:
Find a Black Owned or individually owned/small business Coffee Shop to support, sit in, read and/or journal about who you're becoming in this new year
Create a vision board or goal calendar for the year. Don't forget to create an action plan to complete or reach what you desire
Pour yourself a cup of tea or visit a tea shop, then take time to write forgiveness letters to those you may have been wanting to forgive. Even if it's yourself...
Attend a yoga class and begin a meditation journey
Peek at Next Month: š§
February is all about LOVE. Let's chat about the many forms love comes in, what it means to some of us, what we need for ourselves, maybe a lil $ex, things to do in February, and more.
Ok, š¤I've rambled enough for this month.
I pray you found value in what I've shared. Feel free to drop love below, email, or chat here if subscribed to the website. I welcome positivity.
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Until Next Time...
NinaB
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I loved and felt everything about this. 2025 was a year of discovery, healing, growth and self love. I learned so much about myself and I grew stronger in my relationship with God.
Iām very optimistic about what this year has to offer me. Therapy is something I really want to try this year. Itās scary but I know itāll be good. I also plan to start my business this year. Iām looking forward to all that God has for me! 2026 will be great for us.
2025 was difficult for me and I am praying 2026 will better. I am trying to build a better relationship with God and myself. With faith and belief I know I can get through anything! Iām so proud of u Nina B!