The Hello Frequency Podcast acknowledges the Tainui people of the Waikato region. Respects to elders past, present, and emerging. 

Welcome to The Hello Frequency, My Dear Listeners: I am your host, Caya. 

Post Recording Note on 28/11/2024

I am dedicating this last episode of 2024 to the Late Mr. M. H. Cegu Isadeen. To me, he was Haz'a papa. I still remember the day I met him, either in 2017 or 2018. He welcomed me with his spirituality. Everything about him was different—the rocky area he lived in, an open-air theatre or gathering place made of rock formation, a pond, humble belongings—the list goes on. Thank you for all you have done during your time on Earth, Mr. Isadeen. You will be missed. 

Hello Frequency Listeners, 

Welcome to the final episode of 2024. As I sit here in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, a place of ancestral wisdom and deep familial heritages, I'm reminded of the interconnectedness of our journeys. This unexpected trip to support my mum has granted me a perspective that's both introspective and expansive.

Reflecting on the episodes I've produced and co-produced since May of 2024, I am filled with immense gratitude. Each guest has not only enriched my podcast but also left a profound impact on my own journey. Your stories, insights, and shared wisdom have woven a metaphorical mat of knowledge and inspiration that I am profoundly thankful for. 

I am reminded of the profound connections we've explored through this podcast. From candid dialogues with individuals sharing their authentic stories to delving into the power of empathy, each episode has been a journey of discovery and growth.

2024 has been a year of many layers and reflections, particularly as it marks the second year since my dad's passing in this very house where I am recording this episode. It's been a period of processing, understanding, having empathy for myself and others, and healing. It has been both challenging and transformative. I am grateful for the creative muses, mentors, fellow travellers, comrades, partners, friends, and family who have been there, providing support and guidance. Your impact is infinite. 

As we near the end of the 2024 calendar year, I find myself in a moment of deep reflection. I invite you to reflect on your own journey. What have you learned? Who have you connected with? And how can you carry those lessons and relationships into the future?

I want to extend my deepest gratitude to everyone who has walked alongside me, listened, and contributed to the Hello Frequency, A Lifestyle Podcast. This was my first year in this medium, and I must say, I’ve learned so much along the way. To think that I’m now a podcaster with 31 episodes—it still feels a bit surreal to say it out loud. 

Thank you for being part of The Hello Frequency. Your presence has made this journey all the more meaningful. While I may not yet have all the insights to share, I am beginning the process of introspection that will shape the episodes to come in 2025. Looking ahead to 2025, my reflections and insights from this year will be interwoven into the episodes to come. I am excited about the possibilities and the new stories we will share together.

Wishing you all a peaceful end to 2024 and a hopeful beginning to 2025. May your journeys be filled with joy, growth, love, compassion, and new adventures. 

Until we meet again in the new calendar year, take care, stay connected, look after yourselves, and keep listening to the frequencies that bring us together. 

Citation

© Divakalala, C (2024). Reflections and Gratitude: A Year of Connection, Growth, and Transformation. The Hello Frequency, A Lifestyle Podcast.