I anticipate 2025 to be a very dynamic and transformative year, personally and professionally. As previously mentioned, I went to Bali in June 2024 for yoga teacher training, and that experience has completely changed my life. It feels as though I have lived two lives, a pre-Bali and post-Bali life. That beautiful island allowed me to completely detach from the intrusive thoughts that haunted my mind and finally grieve all of the losses I was conditioned to suppress and avoid.
The Ayurvedic diet they fed us along with being sober helped me appreciate being present. Metaphorically speaking, my inner child and younger selves were able to let go of the guards they built to protect themselves so that I can be able to receive.
I left Bali feeling raw…like fresh clay. Going from a peaceful breezy place right back into a demanding reality was challenging. I fell back into my vices but over a few months, I gradually changed my muscle memory impulses simply by listening to my body. I changed my prayer from “God, help me” to “God, prepare me in every way needed so I can strive in the path you have designed for me. Use me in every way you deem necessary. Please keep my mind, heart, and eyes open to receive your messages from your designated messengers.” From July 2024 to January 2025 (the lunar new year), I felt the structure of my reality shape shift. There were times where I felt like I was being punished, but now I understand my graceful resilience and am ready to detach from the old layers that no longer serve my purpose.
The theme for 2025 is Healthier Habits. My intention is to be less wasteful with my time and money, and be more mindful of how I care for my body inside and out. I will be turning 30 this year and I’m ready for a prosperous long life.
Here in this blog, I will be sharing (and sometimes oversharing) my journey embracing a more intentional and ayurvedic inspired lifestyle based on what I learned in Bali as well as other wellness approaches I learn along the way. For those who know me in real life, I am constantly sharing various wellness tips ranging from skin care do’s and don’ts (since I am currently a full time Esthetician. Book a virtual consultation so we can discuss your beauty needs), yoga poses for desk dwelling, to kitchen hacks and much more. This will pretty much be an unofficial group chat because I 100% condone sharing purposeful and respectful comments below.
Now that the back story is done, let’s get into the intentions for March 2025. Since spring is almost here in Maryland, I am spending more time on the treadmill to get ready for all the walking on sunshine I plan to do in the warmer seasons. My current goal is to walk at least 3 total miles within 60 minutes. Since the Superbowl (#GoBirds💚), I’ve committed to going to the gym consistently once a week, but the goal is to make it to the gym at least twice a week by the end of this month. That's realistic for me for now as I am currently prioritizing my heart health. Although I am young, I do have high blood pressure and I don't want to die anytime soon. I am in my cooking-from-scratch era which is allowing me to be as aware as I possibly can about how my food is made and what is in it. I’m just a girl trying to control the controllables as much as possible, keeping my hair and skin healthy along the way too.
My next intention for March 2025 is to establish portion control with my meals and snacks while meal planning more strategically within budget. The word “budget” used to make me cringe because of how accountable it is but now I allow it to empower my choices #adulting #responsible. Instead of going to multiple grocery stores multiple times every week, this month I am challenging myself to go grocery shopping only twice. The old me wouldn’t like this, AT ALL, but the new me is happy establishing healthier habits. I’m sure my bank account will be happier with me too…as long as I stay on budget.
Sweet treats are my weakness #igetitfrommymama! I made these sweet potato brownies that historically couldn’t stand a chance in my home, lol. Like, I made 12 and ate 9 total within a few hours after making them…🙃. Dont judge me! This month I’ll be cutting back on the sweet treats🥲. I really want (and need) to lose some weight and keep the with weight off so, this is my starting point. Instead of completely depriving myself of sweets, I’ll be making some easy alternative choices. Including DIY peanut butter cups…possibly getting fancy/creative and include some other flavors, homemade popsicles, and homemade fruit snacks. I’ll keep you posted on how that goes.
Along with going to the gym and meal planning, my final healthy habit for March 2025 will be waking up EARLY in the morning to maximize my productivity. I value easy mornings. Bali taught me how to appreciate starting my day in silence for a few hours and practicing yoga as the sun rises. Waking up early provides mental clarity for the day, and it’s one of my personal productivity windows. In my pre-Bali life, I would dread waking up before sunrise because often…I was hungover or still lit from the day before and too depressed to peel myself out of bed if I didn't have to. But now, there is so much more to live for and look forward to. I’ve been neglecting being active and pumping life into Black Ginger Studio because I was too afraid to bet on myself, and chose to let “friends” overshare their unsolicited thoughts and opinions about my dreams which caused a lot of self-doubt. Healthier habits are a reflection of trusting yourself and owning your power. Now that I’ve found security in my own voice…and vision, I know that what I’m building will live beyond my generation. Thank you for being on this journey with me for however long our paths were meant to connect. Excited to share more with you soon.
Peace,
Mykira
Beautifully written and expressed! Thank you for sharing your journey with me.