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Holding More Light with Ease
Blair McLendon
January 01, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes
Peace and Abundance, Ankhora family!
Welcome to Ankhora's biweekly nurturing of the sacred trinity - mind, body, and soul. In each newsletter we intend to bring you a dose of inspiration, wisdom, and practices to enhance your well-being within those three major layers of life. We have added a couple new staple portions to the newsletter, so be sure to make it to the end for our updates.
As the calendar turns and we step into January, many are noticing something quietly profound: the holidays don’t feel the way they once did. The sparkle, the rituals, the emotional tone—it’s all different now. This isn’t something to mourn, but rather something to innerstand. The veil is thinning. As collective consciousness shifts, we no longer gather around tradition for distraction, but for meaning. What once entertained us is giving way to what now wants to awaken us.
Astrologically and energetically speaking, this makes perfect sense. We are moving through powerful transitional space between cycles, with outer planets forming long-term alignments that signal the end of one era and the birth of another. Mercury, Jupiter, and Pluto are emphasizing truth, restructuring, and collective awakening, while solar activity continues to pulse new frequencies through Earth’s field. You may feel this as a mix of clarity and fatigue, hope and grief, excitement and nostalgia. These are the sensations of old timelines dissolving while new ones come online.
Even though the Gregorian calendar declares this a new year, our bodies and the Earth know something deeper: the true new year begins in spring, when life returns, seeds sprout, and momentum naturally rises. Winter is still a time of inward tending. Right now, we are meant to rest, integrate, and recalibrate, not rush. If you feel less driven to celebrate outwardly and more drawn to quiet reflection, that is not withdrawal, it is alignment.
And in this space, you are being called to remember who you are: a Light Carrier. Light Carriers are not those who shine the brightest, but those who hold steady illumination when others feel lost. You carry clarity in times of confusion, compassion in times of fear, and presence in times of chaos. The work right now is not to convince or convert, but to embody. The mission is to live in a way that quietly anchors higher truth into every day.
As 2026 opens, don’t ask what you need to achieve. Ask what you are ready to become. We are stepping into the age of knowing; no longer just believing. Let your nervous system soften, your heart widen, and your intuition guide. Drink more water. Walk barefoot when you can. Let sleep be sacred. The solar and planetary energies now streaming into Earth are refining us for the next wave of human evolution and we are all a part of that whether we are conscious of it or not.
So step into this year of the fire horse gently, with reverence for the unseen work unfolding beneath the surface because this year is about to turn up the heat in many ways on the global stage. The world may still feel unsettled, but within you, a brighter stability is forming. You are here to help ground a new frequency into being. Carry your light with humility and courage. Others will feel it, even when no words are spoken.
Mindful Alignment:
Mental Gem: Carry light without burning out.
Mindful Moment: Soak up the sun when you get the chance - Stand in sunlight for 90 seconds, hand on heart, giving thanks.
Physical Alignment:
Herbal Spotlight: Fennel Seed (Foeniculum vulgare) is a gentle yet powerful digestive and nervous-system ally, long used to ease bloating, gas, and abdominal tension while promoting overall gut harmony. Its aromatic compounds—such as anethole—help relax smooth muscle in the digestive tract, making it especially supportive after meals and during times of stress when digestion can feel sluggish or tight. Beyond the gut, fennel seed supports respiratory clarity, freshens the breath, and gently encourages detoxification through improved elimination. Many also find it subtly calming, helping the body shift into a parasympathetic “rest and receive” state. Enjoy as a warm tea (1–2 tsp crushed seeds per cup), lightly chewed seeds after meals, or as a tincture. Note: generally very safe; use moderation with estrogen-sensitive conditions and consult a practitioner if pregnant.
Top Tier Nourishment:
Tuning into the Body: Allow your emotions to be a guiding light, not a handcuff. Listen to what your body needs as I always mention. FEEL what you are needing/lacking and figure out what you need to do to supplement that void. Rest, hydration, and movement are still top of the priority list as the body needs time for energetic integration at this time. Remember, we are essentially just complicated house plants, so get that fresh air and sunshine as well when possible.
Soulful Alignment:
Soulful Insights: You don’t hold the light—the light holds you.
Affirming the Best: I carry light calmly and share it wisely.
Music is Life - 3 in Rotation Right Now:
Shift to Abundance - Checked In
Okvsho - Kamala’s Danz
Larry June - The Smooth Kind
Peaceful Frequencies - Sounds of Nature:
Plant Based Picks - Good Eats of the Week:
NuVegan Cafe in Petersburg, Virginia is a restaurant that has been expanding their locational footprint but while doing so, their flavor and authenticity has not been affected and remain easily 5 stars in our book. From customer service to the food they do not miss a point.
Some of our menu favorites include the PPP (pineapple, pear and papaya) drink, which is amazing! This pairs nicely with their curry cabbage and plant-based chili. There is so much more to brag about, making it worth a stop every time.
If you have a business in mind that you would like to see highlighted, please email me at [email protected] and include ‘Business Spotlight’ in the subject line along with details and contact information about the business in the body of the email.
We also want to hear about your journey and how the information if our newsletter may have helped you - tell us about your struggles, successes, goals, etc. Leave a comment or email us at the address above or DM us on Instagram @3layersofwellness to connect!
Also, remember to check out my books if you haven’t done so already!
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Thank you for being part of the Ankhora | 3 Layers of Wellness community. We look forward to accompanying you on this transformative path to holistic wellness.
Gratitude,
Blair McLendon - Founder, Ankhora | 3 Layers of Wellness
With contributions from DeLanté Perritt - Creator, Peaceful Frequencies
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