The most delightful aspect of being human is the willingness to try new things. Each time we step beyond our comfort zone, we open ourselves to discovery. Sometimes beautiful, sometimes challenging, new facets are revealed through every experience.
The dance of awakening is about expansion. It’s powerful to read, pick up a paintbrush, or learn an instrument. Change is not about perfection—it’s about experience.
Fear often keeps people confined within the boundaries of the known. While there is comfort in familiarity, blessings often reside just beyond it.
Consider giving yourself permission to expand today. Begin with what you have, from where you are. I once knew a father who encouraged his children to fail at something at least once a day. The dinner table came alive with stories of what they tried and what happened. I can’t imagine a more loving gift. Those early imprints feel like seeds of courage, quietly planted.
When I left home as a teenager, I didn’t know what to expect. My motivation was simply to escape the known. To my surprise, I discovered that I loved working and meeting new people. Most of what I tried was successful. I struggled financially, but never once considered going back. Instead, I learned the value of work and how to trust my own capabilities.
Failure and struggle taught me far more than the words of my elders ever could. Lived experience is powerful.
Celebrate the many facets of your journey. You have come far, and there is so much more to discover.
Blessing:
May you meet today with curiosity, courage, and kindness toward yourself.
May each step — steady or uncertain — reveal exactly what you are ready to receive. ✨