Episode 152

Opening to New Traditions: Creating Light and Joy During the Holidays!

Published on: 19th December, 2025

Today, we’re focusing on how we can consciously make the holidays meaningful for ourselves, even if old traditions or people are no longer around. Together, we’ll explore how to release expectations, how to create soul-nourishing rituals, and how to experience connection in new and supportive ways.

Here’s what this episode will offer you:

  1. You’ll learn how to let go of inherited or outdated holiday expectations that no longer fit who you are.
  2. You’ll discover simple, uplifting rituals you can create for yourself—rituals that bring comfort, meaning, and joy.
  3. You’ll explore how connection can be built beyond traditional family structures, including spiritual and soul-level support.

Reimagining the holidays isn’t about erasing the past or dismissing memories. It’s about choosing how you want to feel now. When you consciously create moments of intention, you send a powerful message to your heart and nervous system: "I am allowed to feel safe, celebrated, and whole."

Connection doesn’t always arrive in the form we expect. Sometimes it comes quietly—through shared energy, through moments of synchronicity, or through a sense of unseen support.

Know, too, that your spirit is always connected—to divine support, loving ancestors, guides, and unseen allies. Let this season be about receiving support in new ways, from unexpected places.

Thank you for being here and for honoring yourself in this moment.

Blessing

May your holidays—and your life—be filled with light, joy, and gentle new beginnings.

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Dr. Mensimah Shabazz is a transformational coach, teacher and author. She focuses on women’s empowerment and spirituality. She holds a master’s degree in Transpersonal Studies from Sophia University and a doctorate in philosophy and religion (Women’s Spirituality) from the California Institute of Integral Studies. Mensimah is an inspiring speaker, whose passion focuses on issues facing women in the world. The author of Sankofa: Learning from Hindsight, Mensimah offers a unique perspective on spiritual and intuitive living drawn from her multi-cultural, multi-lingual, and indigenous background. She believes in creating a safe environment for individuals and groups to cultivate a spiritual and soul-based practice that is empowering and authentic. Mensimah brings a wealth of knowledge in how to balance life issues that lead to self-healing, self-understanding and transformation.
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