Every December I choose a new word/phrase to help guide my intentions for the upcoming year. In 2024, it was all about being Simply Home. Simply Home meant that no matter where we lived, I wanted to keep my mind, body, and soul oriented to simplicity. Specifically in how and where I live and spend my time. On the more concrete side, I also wanted to move. It was a bold choice, I have wanted Home to be a word for many years, and this year I finally mustered the courage to name it as a full intention for 2024.
In 2024, Michael and I lived in what we now call the “Indy House" since the summer of 2010 - 14 years. This house held almost the entirety of our relationship and our whole marriage up to that point. It was a safe haven, cozy, and familiar. It holds precious memories, friendships, adventures, struggles, and triumphs within its walls. We met amazing humans - most of which we are still very close to today. This place will always remain an extremely special place for me.
Over the last 5 or so years, we talked about moving time and time again, even looked at some properties. However, what really helped us decide if we would ever move was whether we would be able to have children or not. Without a growing family, we did not see a need for more space and a different community. In 2023, when we had our little boy Cooper, the house got extremely tiny on us and although we did our best to organize, declutter, and simplify; it just wasn’t enough. We were ready to consider a new home for the next 18+ years.
Michael knows this well, when I set my mind to something, I will work hard to achieve it. So, in December of 2023 I decided 2024 was the year to make big moves towards our new home. At that time, I intended one of two outcomes. We would stay at our home of almost 14 years and build on or we would take the plunge and move somewhere new. Fast forward a few months into 2024, right around Cooper’s first birthday. We received the keys to our new home. A home the prior owners built and loved for over 30 years. I heard somewhere that our focus should be on the endings and beginnings. This transition was both an ending and a beginning for my family, and the family who sold us our Simply Home. We are still settling into this place and our new community. I was uncertain I could work towards Simply Home when I set that intention, it made me really nervous, however I am so glad I did. I will end with this, be bold this year. Choose intentions that bring pause, uncertainty, and rock your confidence. See where it takes you.
About Jenna Corcoran, LMFT
Therapist at Stillpoint Healing
My goal at Stillpoint is to use all I have culminated in my 10+ years of diverse experiences in the professional and volunteer world to support you and your family. Along with the targeted trainings and continuing education necessary to support the unique needs of you and your family, I will be a part of the healing journey with you.
