Your guide to the last months of 2024

Discovering the Guru within: Your guide to the last months of this year

Ah, here they are; the very last months of 2024. Back in the nineties seen as a timeframe that sounded like it would be exciting, completely out of this world cool and futuristic, clean, filled with flying cars, robot butlers, and weekend trips to the moon. Instead, here we are, on our phones and devices, scrolling through endless posts and screens, dodging AI algorithms that know what we want before we do, and still trying to figure out what all those "Wellness influencers" mean when they talk about “Finding your center.”

But maybe, just maybe, there’s a better source of wisdom. One that doesn’t require a subscription, a diet, a week of juice cleansing, microdosing, or that new yoga mat with the right amounts of cushioning. One that’s free, infinitely patient, and has been quietly waiting inside you, for, well..., your entire life. Let me introduce you to your inner guru.

Who is your Inner Guru, anyway?

You might picture a guru as a long-bearded sage, standing on a rock of lava in the sea, or maybe a serene figure in flowing robes dispensing life advice while sipping on organic green tea. But let’s not get caught up in stereotypes. The guru inside you is 'a little' different. They’re more like a combination of your wise grandparent, that hilarious friend who always tells it like it is, and the best therapist who doesn’t charge by the hour.

Your inner guru is the voice that nudges you to keep going when things get tough, the whisper that reminds you to slow down when you’re sprinting toward burnout, and the gentle nod to call your mom even though you’ve been dodging her texts for three days. This guru is savvy, perceptive, and attuned to what truly matters. In the last months of 2024, it’s about time we give this wise inner guide some true attention.

Finding your Inner Guru in a world of noise and distraction

Let’s face it: life is noisy. The buzz of notifications, the hum of social media, the endless stream of headlines of the planet burning, cold war, inflation, attacks, high school shootings and microplastics — it’s like living in the exact middle of a crowded bazaar with everyone shouting agressively at once. So, how do you hear the calm, clear voice of your inner guru amid this world in chaos? Here’s a hint: it’s not about shutting the world out. It’s really about tuning in.

1. Embrace the Pause button: The next time you feel overwhelmed, try this radical act of self-care: pause. Just stop for a moment. Breathe. Feel your feet on the ground. Notice what’s around you. In that pause, listen for the quiet voice that says, “You’re doing okay.” Or maybe, “You need a snack, a glass of water.” Either way, your guru knows.
2. Be Curious, not Critical: Your inner guru isn’t there to criticize or judge. They’re like the ultimate detective of your life, always curious, always learning. Instead of beating yourself up over that embarrassing thing you said in a meeting last week, your guru is more likely to ask, “What did you learn from that?” or, “Isn’t it funny how everyone is too busy worrying about themselves to remember that?”
3. Practice a little Self-compassion: This is the last months of 2024. Let’s be honest: we’ve all been through a lot. Your inner guru isn’t some drill sergeant pushing you to “crush it” every day. They know life is a marathon, not a sprint. They’re more inclined to say, “It’s okay to rest,” or, “Go ahead, have that vegan chocolate cake. It’s called living.”

Trusting your Inner Guru in a world full of so called experts

Experts are everywhere these days — and don’t get me wrong, some are fantastic. But if you’re always looking outward for the answers, you might miss the wisdom that’s been with you all along. Your inner guru isn’t about having all the answers, either. It’s about asking the right questions:

• “Does this fully align with who I really am?”
• “Am I doing this because it really makes my heart sing or because I think I ‘should’?”
• “When was the last time I did something just for the responsible joy of it?”
• What happens when I spend time alone in nature?

These questions don’t come with ready-made answers, but they lead you down a path toward living a life that feels truer to you. And isn't that what we’re all searching for in the last months of 2024? A bit more Truth, a bit more Authenticity, a bit more You.

Your Inner Guru is already trending

Let’s make the last months of 2024 the year of trusting ourselves a little more. Of recognizing that while books, podcasts, apps and experts have their place, there’s no one quite like you to know what’s best for you. And here’s the real kicker: your inner guru is way ahead of the curve. They’ve been practicing mindfulness, self-love, and authenticity long before it was trending.

So, when you feel a bit down, sad, or even lost, when the noise gets too loud, or when you’re just not sure what’s next, don’t panic. Remember the guru within. They're the one who knows that it’s okay not to have it all figured out. They're the one who laughs with you, cries with you, and knows that at the end of the day, you’re doing just fine — possibly even better than fine.

In conclusion: Namaste to your Inner Guru

In the last months of 2024, let’s celebrate the guru inside ourselves. The one that is wise without being condescending, funny without being cynical, and kind without needing recognition.?

Let’s make it a season of checking in with that quiet inner voice and realizing that maybe — just maybe — we’ve known most of the answers all along.

So here’s to You, and your fabulous, flawed, fantastic inner guru. Namaste, indeed.