2026 - A Year of Becoming

Happy New Year!

As 2026 begins, there’s a familiar hum in the air. New plans. New goals. New versions of ourselves we’re told we should become.

And if you’re anything like the people in this community, you already know how this usually goes.

You’ve lived enough life to understand that pushing harder doesn’t always lead to better outcomes. You’ve seen how willpower can burn bright for a moment and then quietly disappear when it asks too much.

Still, a new year does matter. A fresh start holds real energy. The invitation isn’t something to dismiss - it’s just not something to force.

This year, instead of asking “What should I achieve?”, what if the question was, “Who am I becoming?”

Becoming doesn’t require pressure. It asks for presence.

It looks like showing up again and again in small, steady ways. It looks like listening - not just to ideas or advice, but to your own body, mind, and inner signals. It looks like adjusting when something feels off, rather than pushing through at all costs.

Consistency of practice is often quieter than big declarations. But it’s far more sustainable. And over time, it’s what actually creates change.

If resolution season feels loud or demanding, consider this a gentle permission slip. You’re allowed to release old patterns without judging yourself for having them. You’re allowed to welcome new energy without deciding everything all at once. You’re allowed to move forward without proving anything to anyone.

The opportunity of a new year isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about becoming more fully yourself - with curiosity, honesty, and care.

So as 2026 unfolds, maybe the practice isn’t to push harder, but to pay closer attention.

And see what grows from there.

Warmly,

JAX