New Year’s Eve around the World: A Journey of Celebration

New Year’s Eve, 2024. San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

The streets pulse with life. Music fills the air. Laughter echoes off colonial facades. And the aroma of La Guacamaya – crispy pork rinds, spicy pico de gallo, avocado, and a touch of lime – tempts from every corner.

A stark contrast to last year in Casablanca. Silence ushered in 2024.

The size of the celebration doesn’t dictate the depth of meaning.

I’ve done the countdown to:

The chants of street vendors in Dali, China.

The rhythm of charango and drums in Puno, Peru.

The sound of gentle rain in Kauai’s primordial forests.

The most profound moments? Tiny villages. Remote islands. Many places you’ve never heard of.

It’s not about GDP or infrastructure.

It’s about people choosing joy. Consciously. Deliberately.

Gratitude isn’t a function of circumstances. It’s a decision.

You can’t add years to your life. But you can definitely add life to your years.

So wherever you are, whatever you have:

Choose celebration.

Choose connection.

Choose to make this year count.

¡Feliz Año Nuevo!

May your 2025 be filled with purpose, growth, and moments that take your breath away.

Now go light up your corner of the world. ✊