January’s Rearview Revelations: Looking Forward with Intention

It’s a new year.

Are we going to wait and see what it brings — or are we going to help shape what we want to see?

For me, there are no resolutions this year. They don’t last.
What I want instead are revelations — of myself.

Last month, we looked in the rearview mirror. I reflected on a lot.
Now my eyes are forward. And as I move ahead, here are a few things I’ve seen — and will continue working on — in the year to come.

Silence — It is loud

Silence can be powerful.
Sometimes, it speaks far louder than words ever could.

When confronted with offense, our instinct is often to lash out. Instead, we are called to be quick to hear and slow to speak. Words spoken in anger cannot be undone.

Take time to respond — even if the response is spoken silence.
Sometimes silence simply says, “That does not dignify a response.”

But silence must be used wisely.

Silence should never become punishment. Withholding words, apologies, or love is simply anger disguised — and once again, it is our own heart and soul that suffer.

Never stay silent when an apology is needed.
Never stay silent when love needs to be given.

Silence can protect — but it can also build walls that are very hard to tear down.

Kindness — Without conditions

“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” — Luke 6:31

That verse is strong — and very clear.
It does not say, “Do to others as they have done to you.”

We don’t get to bend Scripture to fit our circumstances.

We all know how we want to be treated — and most of us can admit we aren’t always treated that way. But real change doesn’t begin with others. It begins with us.

Kindness reaches far and wide.
A small kindness from us may mean the difference that lasts a lifetime for another.

When we change how we show up, the people closest to us feel it first. Slowly, that shift ripples outward. Some may not appreciate the change and may fall away — like low-hanging fruit.

That’s okay.

The better question is:
What do we want to surround ourselves with?
How do we want to treat others — and be treated in return?

In Summary

My rearview revelations are simple — but not easy:

• Anger breeds anger, and we become like what surrounds us

• Silence is powerful, but must be used with intention

• Kindness, practiced consistently, changes more than we realize

  Did You Know?

  Chronic stress isn’t just emotional — it affects the body, too.

  Long-term stress can influence hormone levels, inflammation, immune response, and overall breast health. Elevated cortisol levels have been linked to increased inflammation, disrupted sleep, and delayed healing — all of which matter when it comes to whole-body and breast wellness.

  Managing stress isn’t a luxury — it’s part of caring for your health.

  Gentle movement, rest, prayer, stillness, connection, and saying “no” when needed all matter more than we often realize.

  Your health is worth protecting — inside and out.

  As always,
  Here for your healthcare journey,
  GIMI