Grace to Begin Again
- Lanie Hollifield
- Dec 19
- 2 min read
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It’s that time of year: new planners, fresh calendars, endless posts about reinventing yourself, and a weird pressure to have your life together by January 1st. It’s as if the universe itself is handing out gold stars to everyone who magically transforms overnight. Meanwhile, some of us are just trying to remember what day it is.
But here’s the thing: you’re allowed to start over. As many times as you need.
Seriously. Not just in January, but in the middle of the week, in the middle of a breath, or whenever life throws you off balance. Starting again doesn’t mean you messed up. It just means you’re still moving, still trying, still human.
At Soul Shine, we know that wellness isn’t some perfectly choreographed dance where you never miss a step. Sometimes it’s more like…stumbling, laughing, sitting down for a minute, and then getting back up to try again. And we are 100% here for that version of you.
So if you’re feeling the weight of new year expectations, or just tired of pretending you have it all figured out, here’s your gentle reminder: grace is a practice too. Show up how you are, when you can. Whether you’re full of energy or running on fumes, we’re here to welcome you, encourage you, and walk alongside you.
Your journey doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. It doesn’t matter how many times you begin again, or how slowly you go. Soul Shine is here to meet you right where you are—no judgment, just love (and maybe a few deep breaths).
This coming year, let’s make room for real beginnings, honest pauses, and every beautifully imperfect restart. We’re with you, every step or stumble of the way.

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