Article by: Vicky Alercia-Casella LPC

January 2026

Beginning the New Year with Intention

Happy New Year! We have 365 days to create a life that we love!

For the last few years, one thing that I have done along with creating a vision board is choosing a word of the year. The purpose of choosing a word that speaks to you is to help guide your intention throughout the year, in your thoughts, words, and actions.

My word for 2026 is Trust.

In the book, “Journey to the Heart- Daily Meditations on the Path to Freeing your Soul”, The daily reading for January 6, Melody Beattie writes some passages that truly spoke to me.

Embrace the Unknown

If we knew everything that was going to happen, we wouldn’t need to experience it.

There would be nothing to learn, explore, or gain.

So often, it’s the surprises of the moments and hours, the unexpected twists and turns that give meaning to our journey and make our lessons come alive.

You are connected to your Divine.

You can TRUST and embrace the guidance from God, that means you will get all the visions,

all the guidance, all the advance knowledge and wisdom that you need.

Just enough guidance to let you know that you are never alone.

As you begin a new year, ponder, what is a word that speaks to your heart and soul?

What is a word that can help guide your intentions for this year ahead?

Here are some inspiring words to consider:

Balance    Breathe    Centered    Courage    Fearless    Gratitude

Grounded    Growth    Healing    Hope    Intuition    Mindful

Patience    Pause    Peace    Present    Release    Surrender

 

Sending you Light and Love,

Vicky Alercia-Casella LPC

 

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Vicky Alercia-Casella has built a remarkable career dedicated to the mental health and well-being of her clients. Her passion for helping others is evident in her diverse range of therapeutic services, which have continually evolved to meet the needs of her community.  To learn more about Vicky Alercia-Casella and her counseling services visit https://www.psychologytoday.com/