Hope you're all enjoying the quiet reflections for the new year! We enjoyed a chill holiday at home this year when the mountain pass was too much to cross to go to my mom's. Instead, we played games Eli got for Christmas, attempted ice skating (too crowded) and went for a nature walk, asked questions for each other to answer (What was most surprising this year? What is your biggest milestone? etc) In the comments is a gif of a Wooden Goat burning from our annual winter solstice party at a friend's place. Found out 5 of us parents all had birthdays in December..! What did you all do? Please share pics in the comments!

Have you ever taken a vow of silence? What if I were to tell you silence is one of the greatest access points to calm the mind? As I attend my 3rd 10 Day Vipassana Silent Meditation Retreat this Wednesday, this week's challenge is to take a vow of silence for any period of time that works. Ideally it's at least a full day if not 2 days, but a half day for a few hours could work. MOJO MONDAY CHALLENGE 16: 1. Watch the video below on how to take a Vow of Silence/Silent Retreat. If you accept this challenge, comment below WHEN you'll take your retreat, where, and for how long. 2. Let us know how last week went for Mojo Monday Week 15 here. 3. Comment on 2 people's posts and support them!

If you are an Ignite member who attends live classes: What's the biggest value you get from Ignite classes that would have you hungry to come (or at least consistent) in attending each week? If none of these appeal, comment below what would be valuable to attend on a weekly basis. Or please share any other feedback of what could be better/improved.

Exciting news! Ever have a hard time meditating consistently? Notice that it's way easier in a group, even if just with one other person? We'll be adding a new meditation class time in addition to Fri at 8am, which will be turned into a "No Host" meditation hour open to those who have completed the free 5 day challenge (which gives you the basics and foundation to make the most of your meditation hour). Then we'll add a different day for Ignite members hosted by me. Please vote which time works best for you and this will be a time that I will host. Comment if you can make more than 1 time. Shout out to Founding Member @Erika Kinno for the idea of adding "no host" meditation times to the calendar. What does "no host" mean? Just like it sounds. There's no host, a Skool link will be given, and anyone can simply join in and meditate in silence however they'd like. If you cannot make the whole hour, stay as long as you are able.

It's my pleasure to introduce you to @Heather Kohlmeister hired as SolJoy's latest team member! So excited to have her role as an Executive Virtual Assistant and to help support this community and it's leadership moving forward. If you don't know Heather, she has a super calming presence, attention to detail, reliable follow through and someone who does the inner work as one of our most active SolJoy members present for our live classes. She LOVES getting her hands in the dirt of her garden and she currently just snowbirded to Nicaragua with her husband and 2 daughters this past month! You can find her in Sacramento, CA other times of the year. Please give her a warm welcome! If you need any technical support, please DM Heather or add it to the Questions thread under the Tech Support here: https://www.skool.com/soljoy/technical-tech-support-questions