Brooke
This year, I’m challenging myself—and you—to relax into the discomfort. Let’s trust that the best stories are the ones we couldn't have written for ourselves. — Brooke
Reevaluating old dreams and giving them new life, rather than clinging to a 2019 version of myself. 3. The Power of "No"
It is easy to dream when you have a map. It is terrifying to dream when you are standing in the middle of a blank page. For so long, I (like many of you) have thought that not knowing meant failing .
But lately, in the quiet, reflective spaces of 2026, I’ve felt a push toward a word that honestly, makes me squirm: .
We spend so much of our lives curating. We curate our Instagram feeds, our career paths, our "five-year plans." We look for words that feel safe, structured, and manageable. "Explore," "Achieve," "Grow"—these are good, actionable words.
Being open means protecting your energy. It’s hard to be open to new possibilities if your schedule is packed with commitments that don't serve your true purpose.
If I weren't afraid of failing, what would I step into today? Where in my life am I forcing a "closed" door? Final Thoughts
This year, I’m challenging myself—and you—to relax into the discomfort. Let’s trust that the best stories are the ones we couldn't have written for ourselves. — Brooke
Reevaluating old dreams and giving them new life, rather than clinging to a 2019 version of myself. 3. The Power of "No"
It is easy to dream when you have a map. It is terrifying to dream when you are standing in the middle of a blank page. For so long, I (like many of you) have thought that not knowing meant failing .
But lately, in the quiet, reflective spaces of 2026, I’ve felt a push toward a word that honestly, makes me squirm: .
We spend so much of our lives curating. We curate our Instagram feeds, our career paths, our "five-year plans." We look for words that feel safe, structured, and manageable. "Explore," "Achieve," "Grow"—these are good, actionable words.
Being open means protecting your energy. It’s hard to be open to new possibilities if your schedule is packed with commitments that don't serve your true purpose.
If I weren't afraid of failing, what would I step into today? Where in my life am I forcing a "closed" door? Final Thoughts
