The Work Beneath the Work – Carrying Fire Into the Jungle

January 28, 2026

This year carries the energy of the Fire Horse, a symbol of movement, courage, leadership, travel and freedom. While many have already begun to feel this shift, energetically we are still moving through the final phase of the Year of the Snake, with the transition into full Fire Horse energy occurring on February 17. This in-between space can feel like a spiritual and emotional limbo, where old beliefs, habits, relationships and identities begin to shed, while a stronger pull toward expansion, abundance and fire-led energy starts to emerge. If you are feeling unsettled, reflective, or caught between what no longer fits and what is trying to come through, this is part of that transition, and a reminder that you are right where you are meant to be.

For me, this energetic shift has marked a moment where continuing to push forward in the same way no longer felt honest or sustainable.

Over the next few weeks I will be quieter, not because I am stepping away from my work or the community I care deeply about, but because I am choosing a personal reset that has been building for some time. This is a deliberate pause to tend to my health, my nervous system and my inner world, rather than continuing to manage symptoms or move through life on momentum alone.

Part of this reset involves taking intentional time away to focus on myself. This is not something I am approaching lightly or as a trend, but as a conscious decision to step away from numbing behaviours and learn how to truly listen to my body rather than override it. For many years I have labelled what I experience as anxiety and focused on coping strategies, when what I am now seeking is a deeper understanding of the root causes and a more grounded, embodied presence in my life.

There is also a significant layer around control, particularly in business. I have spent years building, leading and holding a great deal, and this season is asking me to loosen my grip, to trust others to carry things without me, and to sit with the discomfort that comes from not being in charge of every outcome. This is a necessary part of my growth, even when it feels unfamiliar.

As part of my growth journey, this period away and remote is giving me the room to step back without pressure or performance. It is a chance to slow down, gain perspective, and reconnect with what matters beyond day-to-day demands and constant momentum.

At a deeper level, this time is about reflection. It is about stepping outside the noise of identity, success, money, and achievement, and asking more honest questions about how I want to live and what genuinely brings meaning and balance. Even with external wins, life has not always felt aligned, and I am no longer interested in filling every quiet space with more work.

During this time, I will be capturing moments, reflections, photos, and video, but I am intentionally choosing not to share everything in real time. Some experiences are meant to be lived fully before they are spoken about. I will share more when I return, with clarity and perspective, in a way that feels grounded and considered.

Thank you for allowing me the space to move through this season intentionally. I look forward to returning with greater clarity, deeper presence and a different relationship to leadership that is rooted in sustainability rather than survival.