On Christmas Day 2025, Mikaela Shiffrin shared a holiday message unlike any other — quiet, profound, and centered on the miracle of simply existing.
Reflecting on recent years, the skiing champion wrote candidly about witnessing the fragility of health among loved ones and how that perspective has deepened her gratitude for everyday moments.
“A single smile is worth more than words can say,” she noted. “A deep-belly laugh is one of the most contagious sounds in the world. Tears can tell a greater story than we might ever imagine.”
Shiffrin then delivered a series of gentle affirmations designed to ground and comfort: “You are here. You are alive. You are trying. You are loved… And you are here. You are.”
She closed with just two words that carried immense weight: “I am. ❤️ Happy Holidays!”
The minimalist yet powerful ending has left many readers speechless, describing a feeling of profound peace and gratitude. Comments poured in from people saying the message helped them release holiday stress and embrace presence.
In a season often filled with noise and obligation, Shiffrin’s words cut through with clarity: being alive, feeling, and loving is enough.
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