Our demons resurface wherever we’re tired. But that’s also the same for other people and might help you figure out why someone does something. And it can help you forgive them when they do “dumb” things too. Just as you hope they can forgive you, too.

This is what happened to me at vol state in 2025. I was so tired and depleted that I forgot all my IFS work and training. All my old patterns and habits showed back up knocking at the door. And I let them in.

Be gentle work yourself and with others. Assess their physical condition before making any criticism or judgments (if you have to judge at all). Someone may be tired or may be physically ill or in pain.

Kindness in all we do is the way to approach this new year and all the people you meet along the way.