On our planet, there exists an entirely different world from the one we know. It’s one that mankind has hardly explored, yet we know that its stability is critical for our survival.

As we reflect on another year, let us be filled with gratitude — gratitude for the moments that created unity and pride, gratitude for the challenges that forced us to become stronger and more resilient, and gratitude for the set of circumstances that shaped us into the current version of our unique and radiant selves.

It is important to remember that our thoughts are in the realm of our control – we get to control them; they don’t have to control us.

Full journey, full circle with much gratitude for every single motion and emotion, action and reaction, from me, from YO staff and from YO amazing clients, community and Downtown Somerville.

Today and every day — everywhere and especially here at Yoga Odyssey — let’s celebrate our unity in diversity and our acceptance of each other’s unique perspectives with kindness and understanding.

The Odyssey is a story of strength and resilience, one of facing hardships and overcoming barriers. Odysseus’s story inspired Yoga Odyssey’s name; it serves as a reminder that the journey of life will test us by diverting us from our paths and forcing us into a zone of discomfort.