In this Season 2 opener of Ten Minutes of Grace, I’m reflecting on the lessons 2025 carried — the ones I welcomed and the ones I resisted. From learning how to sit with my feelings instead of masking them, to choosing therapy, rest, and intentional self-investment, this year stretched me in quiet but lasting ways.

This episode is about closure without bitterness, gratitude without pretending, and trusting that God allows seasons to end once they’ve taught us what we needed. As I step into a new year, I’m carrying the grace, wisdom, and growth — and leaving behind what no longer fits.

If you’re entering a new chapter and trying to make peace with the one that just ended, this ten minutes is for you.