Manifest Your Dreams in 2025: a New Year's Meditation

A token of my appreciation for five years of Friday mornings

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Dear Artist Morning family,

It’s humbling to realize the Universe is conspiring to support us in ways beyond our understanding.

Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is simply say yes and take that first uncertain step forward.

The Whisper I Almost Ignored

It still blows my mind that this community—one of the most meaningful, joyful, and inspiring parts of my life—began with a whisper.

Literally, a whisper.

It started in the first few days of Covid when there was a lot of fear in the world and in my life. During my morning journaling and meditation, I kept hearing this persistent voice:

There are other people who could use meditation, journaling, and community right now.

My response? “That’s cool and all but I'm just a photographer!”

I honestly thought it was a fluke or a cosmic “wrong number,” but after 14 days of hearing the same whisper, I finally threw my hands up and said, “Fine!”

I made a website, designed a logo, and Artist Morning was born. I wasn't “qualified”… In fact, I was in over my head.

And yet, it happened.

Now, we’re coming up on five years.

Looking back, this journey has shown me: NEVER GIVE UP on your dreams. Even if they scare you or don’t fully make sense—yet.

If I hadn’t said yes to that whisper almost five years ago to start Artist Morning, I would’ve missed out on one of the most joyful and meaningful experiences of my life.

All the moments, memories, meditations, and real human connections over the past five years wouldn’t have happened. That thought stops me in my tracks, because this community means the world to me.

Thank you, Beautiful Human.

As we close 2024, I want to send you and your loved ones a giant, wholehearted thank you. I'm not just grateful for what Artist Morning has become; I'm excited for all the dreams yet to be born in our community and in your lives.

Whether you've been here since the beginning or just joined recently, you've impacted my life in ways I never could have imagined. Each Friday morning, each shared meditation, each moment of connection has been a gift.

Thank you for the kindness.

Thank you for the laughter.

Thank you for the tears and tenderness.

Thank you for making Friday mornings the best part of my week.

As a small token of my appreciation, here’s a special guided meditation for the final days of 2024. May the last few days of 2024 be filled with joy, wonder, and curiosity… and may this new year bring you incredible surprises beyond even your wildest imagination.

Happy holidays, beautiful humans.

Big love,

D

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Manifest Your Dreams in 2025

Below is a special New Year’s meditation to help you plant the seeds of your dreams for the year ahead.

All you need to do is find a quiet space, get comfortable, and hit play.

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Darius Bashar
HEARTshots™ Photographer + Founder
Artist, Creator, Meditator | ArtistMorning.com™