2025 Resolutions: Re-Solutions

Dear Suzanne,

Have you ever noticed how the word resolution breaks down into "re," a prefix meaning "back" or "again," and "solution," derived from a Latin root meaning "to loosen, untie, or solve"? What if we approached this new year as a time to create new solutions—re-solutioning our lives and the world around us?

As I reflected on the concept of resolutions, I came across a scrap of paper with a phrase I once wrote: "Tip the world towards kindness." It struck a chord, and I decided to make it my theme for 2025.

This theme invites me to explore what kindness truly means. How does one live kindly? What actions and qualities of character are required to embody kindness? What about kindness of attitude, especially in challenging situations? How do we balance short-term acts of kindness and their long-term consequences? How can I cultivate kindness in myself that radiates outward—to others, to the earth, and to all its creatures?

As we embark on 2025, I invite you, dear Oasis community, to consider: What do you want to create in the coming year? What seeds will you plant and nurture to bring about a bountiful harvest in the future? Please reach out to me to let me know your thoughts.

May your journey ahead be filled with the warmth of love, the steadiness of inner peace, and the delight of laughter.

Happy, joy-filled 2025 to you!

With love and light,

Suzanne

Since 2009, Suzanne has inspired transformation as a coach, author, and speaker. With over 25 years of research and training, her custom-tailored approach combines science-based strategies, somatic practices, and creative collaboration. This empowers a wide range of clients—from artists and stay-at-home moms to business leaders—to reimagine their stories and achieve freedom, joy, and success on their own terms.

Born to a Dominican mother and a father raised in New England, Suzanne grew up as the youngest of six children, which gave her a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives. As both an academic and an empath, she excels at connecting with others and bridging generational, cultural, and linguistic divides, fostering harmony and understanding in relationships.

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