The Final Countdown
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By Paula Lamb
Can you believe we’re in the final stretch of 2025? Another year is coming to a close, and we’re about to turn the page on another chapter of our lives. We stand at the threshold of closing one door and opening another, filled with the promise of new beginnings and possibilities, God willing.
As I grow older (and hopefully wiser), I often find myself wishing time would slow down. There’s so much I still want to do, yet the hours, days, weeks, and months seem to rush past at lightning speed.
If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that each article I’ve written for HANNA Magazine, as well as every chapter I’ve contributed to my four co-authored anthologies, has been part of a larger mosaic, puzzle pieces and building blocks for creating a life you truly love. It’s about moving beyond what holds you back and taking that leap of faith, even when fear and doubt whisper otherwise.
As we conclude this remarkable year one filled with both triumphs and challenges, a question comes to mind:
In a world overflowing with constant noise and pressure, is true peace even possible?What if the key to lasting peace isn’t found in escaping life’s chaos, but in nurturing our well-being our spiritual, mental, and physical health? What if peace begins with learning to communicate kindly with ourselves, becoming more aware of how we are being not just in our private lives but in how we show up in the world?
Perhaps cultivating that inner stillness and connection is the foundation for lasting peace.
As we enter this final stretch, I invite you to pause and reflect. If you believe that your health is your wealth encompassing your spiritual, mental, and physical well-being and if you aspire to be healthy, wealthy, and wise in every area of your life, then take this moment to reconnect with yourself before stepping into the new year.
A Reflection Moment for You
“Peace is not the absence of chaos, but the presence of clarity.”
Find a quiet space, take a deep breath, and as you exhale, let go of the thoughts and concerns that have been weighing you down. Then ask yourself:
What does peace mean to me, not as an escape from the world, but as a way of being within it?
How can I nurture my spiritual, mental, and physical well-being so that I enter the new year grounded, grateful, and whole?
Write down your reflections and revisit them in the coming weeks as you step into a new year filled with possibility.
As we count down the final days of 2025, may you find the courage to slow down, the clarity to realign, and the grace to welcome the new year with open hands and a peaceful heart.
I’m deeply grateful to each of you who has followed my journey here at HANNA Magazine. As we close 2025, revisit some of my past contributions, reflect on how they’ve spoken to your own path. I invite you to join me in 2026 as we step boldly and peacefully into a brand-new year together. As I continue sharing reflections, insights, and heartfelt stories with you.
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