A personal reflection on speaking your truth, building self-trust, setting boundaries, and finding your voice - one honest note at a time.

The Winter Solstice has passed, but the return of light doesn’t happen all at once. If you’re entering the new year still tired, still integrating, or still standing in the aftermath of a heavy season - this reflection is for you. In this week’s blog, Leila explores rebirth in slow motion and how the quiet return of light carries us gently into the year ahead.

From a red-gloved figure at my bedroom window to a guide named Nicholai who helped me through my healing journey, this story weaves humor, warmth, and spiritual insight into the deeper truth about belief, energy, and how collective imagination shapes reality. Grab some cocoa, open your mind, and step into a haunted-house holiday reflection you won’t forget.