Treading the Waters Of Life with Sylvia

Setting Our Intentions For A New Year

January 16, 2026

🌊 Treading the Waters of Life

Setting Our Intention for a New Year

Welcome back to Treading the Waters of Life 💙

In this month’s episode, we’re stepping into a powerful and reflective conversation about intention—how we choose to show up, not just where we’re trying to go.

As we enter a new year, we’re given an invitation:

to pause…

to breathe…

to reset.

This is a season of reflection—of noticing what we want to leave behind and what we hope to carry forward. Some of us set resolutions. Some set goals. And yes, goals matter. They give us direction, focus, and a way to measure progress when the waters feel uncertain.

But in this episode, we go deeper.

✨ Why Intentions Matter

Intentions shape how we move through life, not just the destination.

They guide us when plans shift, when waves rise, and when life doesn’t follow the map we carefully drew.

Here on Treading the Waters of Life, we don’t just talk about destinations.

We talk about the heart.

The mindset of the soul.

And the courage it takes to stay present in the journey.

🤍 Special Guests: David & Cheryl

I’m honored to welcome two dear friends, David and Cheryl, who share wisdom, lived experience, and powerful gems about success, authenticity, faith, and resilience.

Together, we explore:

• The meaning of success?

• How purpose isn’t about what you accomplish—but what others experience because of you

•The importance of confidence, authenticity, and empowering others

• Making a difference while staying true to who you are

•Living in peace, joy, and doing what you love

🌊 Treading the Waters of Life: Stories & Reflections

We reflect on seasons of life that felt like hurricanes—when the water was over our heads—and what helped us stay afloat through hope, faith, love, and community.

Powerful takeaways from David & Cheryl:

• Don’t try to do everything at once

•Focus on the legacy you want to leave

•Ask yourself: What do I want people to say when I retire… and when I’m no longer here?

•Advocacy starts with advocating for yourself

•Sometimes you have to shake things off and keep moving

•Asking for help is not weakness—it’s a sign of strength and a desire to remain strong

• Faith, family, and friendships emerged as anchors that help us weather every storm.

🌱 Authenticity, Hope & Closing Doors

We dive into what it really means to be authentically you, especially when life brings change or challenge. We discussed:

• Survival mode seasons

• Closed doors—and the courage it takes to close some yourself

• Holding onto possibility even when hope feels like the only plan left

As David reminds us:

Challenges will either make you bitter or better—choose wisely.

🌟 Intentions for 2026

We close with a powerful question:

What intention are you setting for 2026, and how will you put it into action?

Sylvia shares her quote for the year:

“The most beautiful things cannot be seen or touched, but are felt with the heart.”

Her word for the year: Hope.

Cheryl reminds us that quality time with people matters deeply, and we reflect on the importance of fun and joy—learning how to enjoy the journey, not just endure it.

💫 A Gentle Invitation

You don’t have to have everything figured out.

You don’t need a perfect plan.

You simply need a willingness to live with intention—right where you are.

As you move into this new year, ask yourself:

• How do I want to show up?

• What do I want to carry in my heart as I navigate the days ahead?

Write it down.

Name your intentions.

Let them guide your choices—especially when the waters feel uncertain.

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Until next time,

keep treading the waters

with courage,

with intention,

and with hope. 🌊✨

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