New Year 2026

This year, I learned a thing or two

like how to stop explaining me to you.

How “no” can love me more than "yes",

and peace beats stressed, and over-nice.

I learned that chasing isn’t fate,

it’s exhaustion showing up too late.

That what I need is always near

no silent wishing for what’s not here.

I learned rest is not retreat,

it’s wisdom pulling up a seat.

That stillness doesn’t stall the climb;

it gently says, “Move, on time.”

So this new year, I’m travelling light.

No overthinking. No inner fight.

I’ll trust the nudge. I’ll drop the rope.

I’ll pack my joy, peace and hope.

Here’s to boundaries that feel like care,

to self-respect, a breath of fresh air,

to lives that fit, not ones we force

to choosing joy the steady course.

Happy New Year soft, and true,

with love from me, to all of you!