2025 – A Year of Uncertainty
Now: What I’m up to
The year 2025 has been discombobulating. I have felt off balance at times given the lightning speed of AI advances, executive orders, ICE raids, tariffs, war mongering, and daily new revelations of governments and corporations around the world. Seemingly every industry and every person is affected somehow by crazy fast changes.
As my dad is approaching his 97th birthday, I am ever mindful of us having about 4,000 weeks on this planet. My dad has already witnessed over 5,000 weeks on this Earth of ours. And he still beats me in chess! How remarkable is that?
I have spent the past year living mindfully and out loud as much as possible. I started ski touring and took badminton clinics. I made physical therapy a daily practice. And I am logging many miles in nature on foot, bike or skis, even in water. Being in nature is always rejuvenating for me.
Also I have leaned in on music in various forms. I invested in a Swiss Hang® Drum, but I am definitely a novice at that. The sound resonates, though. As does the music of Jon Batiste, Gregory Porter’s voice, and Kenny G’s soprano saxophone.
And then there is the art making. I’ve completed a second Creative Visionary Program and even joined the Art2Life Academy, which has been rewarding and inspirational. I am happy and honored that my art was chosen for two juried exhibitions, and I even won a second place!
It feels like a continuation of my lifelong work in self-discovery, insight, and expression. In a sense I am learning a new language or even languages. German, English, Music, Art, and Design. There is so much to explore and discover.
A beginner again
However, I found that being creative in other ways has allowed me to be a beginner again and be humble of what I don’t know. There is lots of resistance along the way that I need to work through. And I am finding that I am not attached to the outcome. I simply enjoy the process of creating and marveling at what the outcome is becoming.
It’s sort of like coaching — I never know where that journey with my clients will take us. But the process of co-creating and the wonder of what transpires are exhilarating.
In the process of creating in other areas, I have discovered that I can apply the learnings to my professional life and it is totally exciting. Who knew? Stay tuned for what I am creating for 2026.
Fears and opportunities
The world is changing in front of our eyes. Fears are running high. Opportunities abound as well, though. So what if we engage with heart and soul? Not with driving change but by being witnesses to what is unfolding. Clearly no one knows how this will go. But it could be a hell of a ride.
I am committed to engaging in community as best I can, as a member, an organizer, and a witness. Our monthly neighborhood ‘Stammtisch’ gatherings are part of the process. My women’s group and my artist friends are also in the mix. Let’s see what transpires.
That’s where I am now.
I’d love to hear what you are up to. Tell me here. I read and respond to all comments.
Updated November, 2025 from Monterey, California.