I’m Back, Let’s Make 2025 Count
#26 I'm Back
Greetings, BeKarnya Family,
Happy New Year! May 2025 bring you joy, growth, and moments worth celebrating, big or small. I’ve missed you more than I can say, and I’m thrilled to be back after a three-month hiatus that started in December. Life threw some curveballs, haven’t been at full capacity since then, but I’m here now, refreshed and resolute, ready to dive in with you.
December was a gift. I zoned into family time, laughter, late-night talks, and a New Year’s crossover that felt like a warm reset. I even dug up a letter I wrote to myself last year, and it hit different reading it with 2024 behind me. January? A bit messier. I went quiet, spoke less, wrote more, sorting through the noise in my head. Now it’s February, and I’m slowly getting the hang of this wild, beautiful thing called life. The break wasn’t easy, I deleted Substack, ignored your emails (sorry!), and wrestled with stepping away. But fear not I’m back, and I pray it’s worth the wait.
Here’s what crystallized during my time off: resolutions aren’t annual checklists to toss out when the calendar flips. The word “resolution” comes from “resolute” firm, determined, unwavering. They’re promises we make to ourselves, commitments that deserve grit until they’re real. I revisited mine from last year and decided, no new ones. I’m sticking with the unfinished business, like finding that sweet spot between pushing forward and resting well. What about you? What’s tugging at your heart for 2025, personal growth, a bold project, deeper connections?
This clarity also sharpened what BeKarnya and Co. (or maybe something new, Steady Pulse, anyone? Thoughts welcome!) means to me. It’s not just a newsletter, it’s a hub for changemakers like you who reject the status quo. A space to gather, share wisdom, and grow together. I’ve been plotting the next three months, and I’m pumped to expand our horizons while staying true to our core: practical, actionable insights for navigating life’s mess. Think podcasts (conversations with real people, real stories), comics (because who doesn’t love a good sketch with a point?), and storytelling that hits from fresh angles. Plus, a heads-up: we’re shaking up the schedule. This is the last Sunday drop at 2 PM, starting next time, we’ll land in your inbox on Wednesdays at 8 PM. Along the way, I’m planning to double up, twice a week, some weeks and I’ll shout it out when it’s coming. More on all this soon, stay tuned.
But it’s not about me, it’s about us. You’ve been on my mind, the emails I dodged, the community I missed. I’d love to hear: What’s one thing calling you this year? Hit reply or comment below, I’m reading every word.
Let’s make 2025 count. Together, we’ll challenge, inspire, and lift each other up, one story, one breakthrough at a time.
Here’s to our shared journey,
Khanya
P.S. Picture this: a sketch of me juggling family, a notebook, and a cup of tea captioned, “How I survived December.” Coming next issue (Wednesday, 8 PM!) if you’re into it!
Welcome back! Missed having you. "Steady Pulse" sounds great!