This week’s focus is compassion and how it supports us through the holiday season, especially in recovery. The holidays often amplify emotions, memories, and relationships. Compassion becomes a stabilizing force that helps us stay present, grounded, and connected rather than pulled into guilt, regret, or old patterns.

The holidays used to feel overwhelming for me. I carried old guilt, old patterns, and old expectations into every room I walked into. But over time I’ve learned that mindfulness isn’t just about breathing exercises or slowing down. For me, mindfulness begins with forgiveness. If I’m holding resentments toward myself or others, I’m not in the moment. And if I’m not in the moment, I’m giving away my power.

Transformation isn’t a single moment. It’s not the instant you decide to change. It’s the process that unfolds after that decision. Real transformation is born in the small, quiet choices we make each day, especially when no one is watching.