We often frame our lives as a series of steps leading to something else—the next season, the next opportunity, the next chapter. This forward-thinking posture is natural, but it risks eclipsing the fullness of where we already are.
What if we challenged ourselves to see certain moments not as launching pads for what’s next, but as culmination points? These are moments when we can pause to recognize the people and experiences that have brought a particular moment into being.
This year, I want to notice these culmination points. I hope to pause, notice how moments have emerged, and honor the gratitude for the people and experiences within them.
— Renee Roederer
Smuggling Grace 