Reevaluating old dreams and giving them new life, rather than clinging to a 2019 version of myself. 3. The Power of "No"
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.
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 . brooke
But lately, in the quiet, reflective spaces of 2026, I’ve felt a push toward a word that honestly, makes me squirm: .
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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
In this deep dive, we are exploring what it means to stop fighting the "great unknown" and start walking into it. 1. The Discomfort of the Unwritten Chapter We curate our Instagram feeds, our career paths,
Brooke Fitzgerald reminds us that saying "no" to the good is often necessary to say "yes" to the great. It’s about being authentic, not busy. Reflective Prompts for Your Own "Open" Season: What plan am I clinging to that no longer brings me joy?