Goodbye 2025!

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Angela D. Coleman

Angela D. Coleman, Ìbíyínká Oladojá Oyèwọlá, is a nonprofit executive, social entrepreneur, and scholar-practitioner dedicated to transforming communities through innovation, systems-level thinking, and equity-centered solutions.

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I am happy to say goodbye to 2025.  I know I am not the only one. This year was turbulent; an understatement, I know. Congratulations!  You made it through 2025, too.

As the world says goodbye to the old and welcomes the new, we are encouraged to free ourselves of the weight of our past lives, shed old skin to begin this new era with confidence and power.

When you rest, you restore, and when you restore you can keep going.

Persistence and resilience, what some call “stubbornness,” is your best asset now. Maybe it’s your superpower. Don’t stop.  Don’t give up.  There is no giving in.

And don’t wait. This is your life, and it’s too important to let someone else try to control it.

In 2025, we all had big decisions to make. Whatever you choose to do, know that every action has a reaction. And yes, there are many happy mistakes and lessons learned.

Your destiny is yours and yours alone, no matter what.

By now, you should realize that no one will truly know how to frame your achievements unless they first understand who you are.

The Age of Aquarius will not be over any time soon.

So, pace yourself, and get used to being surprised.  Expect the unexpected and stay flexible to adapt.  Like a marathon, endurance is more important than speed.

In the new year, we are encouraged to go deeper and be more deliberate. When we keep our friends close and know our enemies, we can protect ourselves. Setbacks are not always that. Sometimes, when people think they win, they actually lose, and vice versa.

By staying passionate and learning new ways to express ourselves, we can continue to tap into our creativity and joyful spirit.  By checking our surroundings and staying vigilant, we can effectively block negativity, maintain safe spaces, spread positive vibes and love.

As always, thank you for continuing to put Sisterhood on your Agenda!