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EPISODE · Jan 6, 2026 · 44 MIN

Arriving, Not Rushing: Creating a Heart-Centered Foundation for the Year Ahead | Episode 175

from Living an Intentional Life Podcast · host Ashley Strong Smith

Send us Fan MailWhat if the new year wasn’t something you had to rush into—but something you were invited to arrive in?In this episode of Living an Intentional Life, we slow things down and gently step into the threshold between what has been and what’s becoming. I’m sharing reflections from my own end-of-year ritual—rooted in presence, embodiment, and deep listening—and inviting you to consider a different way of beginning again.Together, we’ll explore what it means to create a heart-centered foundation for the year ahead—one that isn’t built on pressure, productivity, or becoming someone new, but on honoring who you already are. I’ll guide you through reflective questions, simple grounding practices, and intentional pauses you can weave into your very real life as you close one chapter and open another.This episode is for you if you’re craving:✨ A softer, more intentional way to begin the year✨ Space to reflect without judgment or urgency✨ Practices that help you root into how you want to feel, not just what you want to do✨ Permission to move forward with clarity, embodiment, and trustThis isn’t about fixing or forcing—it’s about arriving.Arriving in your body.Arriving in your truth.Arriving home to yourself before moving ahead.Take a breath, get cozy, and meet me here 🤍More from the Podcast : Sign up for JANUARY 2026 WORKSHOPS PURCHASE YOUR "Fall in love with yourself + your life : 2026 Planner!" FREE DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE - Creating a Heart-Centered Foundation Follow on INSTAGRAMWork 1:1 with Ashley : Book an Intentional Living Connection CallMusic by : Tristen Whaley / @t_whales / [email protected] / Spotify

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Send us Fan Mail What if the new year wasn’t something you had to rush into—but something you were invited to arrive in? In this episode of Living an Intentional Life, we slow things down and gently step into the threshold between what has been and what’s becoming. I’m sharing reflections from my own end-of-year ritual—rooted in presence, embodiment, and deep listening—and inviting you to consider a different way of beginning again. Together, we’ll explore what it means to create a heart-cent...

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