2026- the year of me ( you )

As we close out January of 2026, there is a lot of great momentum in the air.

Although there is a lot of tension in the air as well—politically, there is so much going on—sending love to those in MN who are out there fighting against ICE and protecting their neighbors, family, and friends.

This year, there is one question that keeps coming back to the top of my mind—

"If you don't mind sharing, what is your wish for this year?"

There is a lot that I'd like to wish for this year. For the world, for our political environment, for my loved ones.

Progress that I can feel

Selfishly thought- what I want this year.

I see progress in myself, my business, my body on its healing journey, and my mind as it continues to heal, and I am able to feel that progress. I tend to "accept my fate" easily. I settle, I know that, and I am working on not doing that anymore. I want what is best for me, and knowing that it won't come super easily is such a good reminder for me not to settle.

I have this issue where I fall in love with people for who they are, and sometimes that gets confusing for them. I love learning about people, watching them learn, grow, and be. I should really get back into sociology. Nonetheless, I enjoy that part of myself, and I do acknowledge that it is confusing. Progress in being clear to people about what my intent with them is and what I think about them.

I was able to talk to JK about how much I appreciate her—face to face—a big moment for me. If you know me, you know accepting love face to face is hard for me. I did not receive it much growing up, but I love a note. I am learning to love verbal affirmations as well. They mean a lot to me, but I feel pressure to give love back with words when it is said aloud to me, and that doesn't give me time to process.

Joy that I can bask in

At the end of the year, a yoga instructor taught a class to find joy in others' joy (mudita - Buddhism), not just sadness in their sadness. That was so helpful for me at the end of the year. Going through bouts of loneliness and seeing friends and family spend time with their loved ones really did bring me so much joy! It helped me not to feel alone because the people I loved were happy.

For me, I have been able to get into really great creative flows and forget that the world exists for a bit. JK and I finally printed out our Vision/Action Boards for 2026.

I have been doodling and having SS print stickers for me. Bless her, they are weird niche funny stickers! I have such a great time drawing them and being silly, spreading my weird sense of humor around the area.

Basking in joy also allows me to get out into nature. I am so excited for my race coming up and the trip that comes with it. I cannot wait to share once I return.

Love that I can melt in

I made a snow angel inside, and it felt like it fit this well. Not only will 2026 bring me love from friends, family, and new people that I get to explore this wild world we live in together, but I also get to show people pieces of my heart that not many get to see. I am not really looking for a relationship. I have so many things that I'd love to do before reaching that stage in my life again, but to be able to have love that is safe and warm.

Love does not only come from romantic relationships, but also from friends, family, and even pets. Pets give us unconditional love, always. We can learn a lot from them. May my friendships be filled with warm and safe love. May I be able to let the people in my life know how much I appreciate and love them without becoming overwhelmed by the fact that I have to say it to their face. May my family and I find space for safe and warm love. There is a lot of growth there. 2026 will bring safety and warmth.

Money that I can freely spend

The dream always, is money that I can freely spend. Financial freedom. Not needing to worry about checking my accounts because I know money is in there. Credit cards paid off each month, enough money to do all of the fun things that I want to do. Business booming in good ways where I have freedom of not only my time but my finances as well. I am thankful for new income. I am thankful for success. I am thankful for new things that 2026 is bringing.

May 2026 not only bring you progress, joy, love, and money. May it bring you peace, finding peace so rooted in yourself that nobody's absence or presence can disturb it.