I find the holidays an interesting time, especially in how they connect to our personal narratives and stories.

On one hand, we reconnect with family traditions and the stories that shaped our sense of self—our origin stories. These narratives remind us where we’ve come from (and yes, they sometimes pull us back into patterns we thought we’d outgrown!).

On the other hand, the New Year often brings reflection and imagination, stirring feelings of possibility. If we listen closely, we can hear the call of our Soul, beckoning us forward into the next phase of our evolution and gifts.

This creates an interplay between two dimensions of our story:

Time-bound stories, rooted in our personality and this lifetime.

• Eternal stories, rooted in our Soul, transcending time and space.

Here’s the challenge: we often get consumed by our time-bound stories. We fight against them, try to bury them, or push to prove them wrong. Worse, we sometimes demonize them using a misinterpretation of non-dual thinking—where phrases like “You’re not your story” are weaponized to invalidate or reject our experiences entirely.

But what if you saw your stories as tools in service of your purpose? 

My guidance says, “We want so much for you to use the narratives of this lifetime, rather than being consumed by them. Anchor yourself in your eternal being, and utilize your stories in service of your purpose.”

Your stories are not traps. They are tools—brilliantly crafted and perfectly tailored to help you discover your unique gifts and share them.

Pete and I have been watching the new show Brilliant Minds on Peacock. It stars Zachary Quinto as “Dr. Wolf,” a character inspired by the life and legacy of Dr. Oliver Sacks (middle name, Wolf).

Dr. Sacks was renowned for his compassionate insights into neurological disorders and his ability to see his patients deeply—not just their conditions, but their humanity. Interestingly, he had his own neurological disorder, prosopagnosia (also known as face blindness), which prevented him from recognizing people’s faces.

Yet, despite this, he was celebrated for his ability to truly “see” others—to peer into their essence and gain profound understanding. His personal story informed his unorthodox, yet highly effective treatments, and inspired his groundbreaking work.

In other words, like so many great figures throughout history, he used his story—and used it greatly.

The work is this: To honor and utilize your story without being consumed by it.

This New Year, I invite you to revel in your narratives. Love them. Appreciate their wisdom. Let them guide you toward your purpose while anchoring you in the truth of your Soul.

Happy New Year,
Jeffrey