Honouring the Trail You’ve Blazed

As the final moments of this year approach, I find myself reflecting deeply—not just on where I’ve been, but on the sacredness of the journey itself. Every step we take, whether bold or hesitant, light or shadowed, becomes part of the story of our becoming.

This year has been a profound one for me personally. I left behind my life in Europe—a life filled with familiar rhythms and comforts—to move back to Tanzania, the land that feels like my true home. It was not an easy decision. It required surrender, trust, and the courage to step into the unknown. It also meant to live far away from our family and friends in Europe. Yet, with each step, I felt the quiet pull of alignment, reminding me that this is where my heart belongs. 

In Tanzania, I began crafting something new—retreats that are not just spaces to pause but opportunities to transform. The Sacred Medicine Retreat was born out of this vision. It’s not just a retreat; it’s a Soul Experience, where participants reconnect with the elements, their inner wisdom, and their unique medicine. Watching this vision come to life and witnessing its impact has been one of the most humbling and rewarding parts of my year. On top of that I have experienced the launch of my very intimate and personal book 'Het medicijn' and how it touched people's lives. Through this book I have opened up parts of myself to be seen and it has been so transformative and healing to do so. Becoming... that is the essence of this journey.

As I look back on this year, it definitely hasn’t been without challenges. There were moments of uncertainty, fear, and exhaustion. But the trail I’ve blazed, with the easy and difficult parts, has been sacred. It has brought me closer to my truth and reminded me of the courage, grace, and radical self-love required to walk a path that is uniquely mine. 

Reflecting on the past year, my heart fills with gratitude for all the people that I have met and have shared parts of their stories, and their paths with me. People whom have shown me so much friendship, love, and support and others whom have helped me grow. Some whom have filled me up with inspiration and light, and some whom have shown me new ways of collaboration and expression. I'm deeply grateful for all the abundance and wealth in experiences I have received this past year.

And so, as we stand at the threshold of a new year, I invite you to reflect on your own journey. The past year has undoubtedly asked much of all of us. Some trails have been clear and bright, others uncertain and dark. Yet every single one of those steps matters. Each moment—the challenges, the victories, and the stillness in between—is a part of your sacred story.

Let yourself feel those footsteps deeply. Let them sink in. The trail you’ve blazed this year is uniquely yours, and that is what makes it sacred. To walk it with courage, to meet its twists and turns with radical self-love—that is the essence of the journey.

As we step into a new chapter, let’s remember this: The trail is not about reaching a destination. It’s about the journey itself. About showing up, about saying yes to life, and about walking forward with curiosity and trust.

So, here is to the trail you’ve walked this year, and to the one that lies ahead. May you blaze it with love, courage, and grace.

Happy New Year. 🌿✨

If this reflection speaks to you, I invite you to join me in 2025 for one of my transformative retreats or to join me in one of my programs. Together, let’s continue to honour the sacredness of the path we walk.

With Love,

Cindy