I’m coming to you, as I have for the past 2 years, from Mission: Wolf, right outside of Westcliffe, Colorado.

Just got done with my family and drove in today, and I've got to tell you...

I’m really glad to be here.

I've been living in insanity.

And if you know the definition of insanity (as I learned it in a 12-step program), it's doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

Well, guess what?

I've been living that definition. Even after studying spiritual principles for years, I found myself holding onto expectations that just didn’t match reality.

But here's cool thing.

I recognized what I was doing and made a shift.

Instead of holding on, I decided to let it go.

I stopped judging, stopped expecting, and chose to simply enjoy the moment.

If you find yourself feeling a little “insane,” ask yourself:

Am I doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results?

Maybe it’s time to shift the way you're looking at the situation.

Let go of those expectations and just enjoy the present moment.

Hope you have an amazing day — and an amazing new year!

Letting go of a situation when you are wanting a different outcome can be difficult.

This will be the last video you see with my niece for a while because her mom has decided to move to Arizona.

Do I like this decision? NO. Did I beg her mom to stay? YES

I would love to have her near me, but that is not their path right now. Everyone has a different path, and it's important we honor it whether we feel it is the right decision or not.

I have no control of her leaving, but I can do what I can to see her as often as possible. I have already bought my plane tickets to go visit her in a month!

I cannot control this situation as much as I would like to, so I am letting her go in peace instead of resistance.