Embrace uncertainty. Some of the most beautiful chapters in our lives won’t have a title until much later.  —Bob Goff

Define + Prepare + Trust + Let Go = Manifest for 2025

In the words of the late, great painter Bob Ross—who taught us about painting “happy little trees” before the days of YouTube—“Just let go—and fall like a little waterfall.” As we welcome the new year of 2025, maybe it is time to let go and trust the universe is working for our greater good. 

We channel that sentiment in our editorial this month with articles on manifesting, new experiences, fostering happiness, joyful childhood, pet bonding and more. Our regional articles include a look forward at the astrology of 2025 from New York-based actor and astrologer Colin McPhillamy. Natural Awakenings South Jersey & Philadelphia’s group publisher, Shae Marcus, taps into her manifesting toolkit with the benefits of affirmations and visualization to encourage your 2025 goals.

The eyes’ reflection of our physical, emotional and psychological health has fascinated me for years. (Maybe it is due to my many years as a reflexologist examining how the body and emotions are reflected in our feet and hands.) Jenavieve Hawks, M.H., a Connecticut-based iridologist and master herbalist, delves into how the science of iridology can be potentially used for disease prevention, pattern identification and more. Take a look at it (yes, pun intended)!

As we define what we want and need for this new year, the twists and turns of life and “adulting” can sometimes leave us disoriented, disillusioned and discouraged. But are we really off course? 

“Everything is always working out for me," a sage friend of mine loves to say to me. If you need help along your manifesting way in 2025, reach out for help from friends and family. Turn to the local practitioners, services and products you find in the magazine to lend a helping hand along your journey.

All the best,

Ariana Rawls Fine, Publisher