REASON v. FAITH - The challenge!

My apologies for having been a bit MIA. Sometimes life gently takes over, the days fly by, and suddenly we find ourselves standing at the edge of the year—here we are, on the last day of 2025.

I felt called to share this reflection because it beautifully captures so much of what this year has held for me: the quiet, constant dance between reason and faith. A year marked by uprooting myself from the place I called home for 35 years—Pennsylvania—and returning to a land I once knew as a child, rich in diversity, warmth, new rhythms, and familiar roots—Colombia.

I arrived in Colombia with a rather naïve belief that life would unfold much as it always had. Instead, everyday tasks—grocery shopping, appointments, paying bills, dining out, meeting people, running my business—became small adventures of their own. After moments of discomfort and more than a few times questioning my sanity, I found myself falling in love with it all.

(Armenia, Colombia)

I am deeply grateful for the new ways of living, the culture, the unmistakable humor of the people around me, the extensive green and stunning mountains and oh…the sunny days—how grateful I am for the sun. While I miss my loved ones dearly—friends, clients, and family—I must confess I do not miss the bitter cold. Still, I honor its cleansing purpose and feel blessed to have known it for so long.

(The road to Medellin, a short visit)

This year has taught me that sometimes the greatest growth comes from stepping into the unknown with your eyes closed and your heart open. As frightening as it may feel, fear often carries the same energy as excitement. Accept it, trust it, and keep moving forward. I promise—you will be amazed.

(An area in Medellin called “comuna 13” blossoming after all the violence of the ‘90s)

Above all, I am profoundly grateful for you—for your presence, your support, your attention, and your trust throughout 2025. I wish you brave hearts, steady faith, and the courage to leap wholeheartedly into what feels unfamiliar. Your loved ones—especially your animal companions—will feel that courage too… and they will thank you for it. ✨

Feliz Añ0 nuevo!!