Note: while I can’t recall where I got the wording for the post-it five years ago, I believe it was from Marie Forleo, whose business program I was enrolled in at the time.
“I’m already doing what I need to be doing.” Such grace-filled peace in that sentence. I love this.
May your quiet knowing carry you all the way through 2026, Dana. 💞
This week, I will honor my 5 year sober anniversary by reflecting and remembering how aligned I am with the whole me who lives inside me. All the mashed up versions of me that got me here. They all deserve a round of applause.
I love this post! So soothing to read. Embracing acceptance of where you are at and celebrating the micro acts of love and service to yourself .
On the 1st January 2027 I want to be celebrating 1 year of sobriety… I am starting my journey, setting my intention and putting this in writing here now! I will embrace a community of like minded, kind and non judgemental people to walk alongside me. Thank you. 🙏
I'm finally catching up on pieces I couldn't read during the holiday break and this one really landed for me. I dealt with some major losses and frustrations last year but somewhere, in the midst of it, I had this insight: "I am spending my days the way I want to." IE: Even if my book had been given a green light, or my Substack had more traction, or some of those personal things had worked out differently, the way I spend my days wouldn't change. Therefore: I have made it. Everything else is gravy.
I can’t wait to see where I’ll be in 5 years. I love the way you use the sticky note measurement of how you feel about where you are now and how you consider your future self.
It’s such a helpful reframe, I find... even, in smaller ways or over the shorter term, asking myself: what will my future self be glad I did? Sometimes, this means something simple like making my bed when I get up in the morning! Wishing you a beautiful, inspired start to the new year, Mary ❤️
This was beautiful, Dana. How cool that the post-it fell out just when it was supposed to, and you were able to share that inspiring question with us. I have certainly been thinking about it and wondering what today, this week, and this year will look like for me. I love how you said, "I trust my heart will guide me." That's how I feel in the season I'm in... new to retirement and trying to enjoy the slower pace of life. Happy 2026, and I'm looking forward to hearing about your studies!
Thank you so much, Crystal. And I love that you, too, are in a season of listening to and trusting your heart. Wishing you a beautiful 2026 - who knows what magic and goodness awaits! ❤️
Hooray for you along your journey! I love that you said that it’s an integration. I believe that too, as I practice releasing my fears through trusting that EVERYTHING on my path is for my highest and best good— no matter what it looks like.
Thank you, Brijit! Your practice sounds deeply freeing - I love how it creates space for more than just everyday, immediate human perception (which I believe is so, so limited).
On January 1st 2027, I want to look back and be grateful that I practiced loving myself, accepting myself, striving less, and softening more. It's ever a work in progress, but becoming increasingly clear as I age into the menopause years that this is at the heart of everything.
Note: while I can’t recall where I got the wording for the post-it five years ago, I believe it was from Marie Forleo, whose business program I was enrolled in at the time.
“I’m already doing what I need to be doing.” Such grace-filled peace in that sentence. I love this.
May your quiet knowing carry you all the way through 2026, Dana. 💞
This week, I will honor my 5 year sober anniversary by reflecting and remembering how aligned I am with the whole me who lives inside me. All the mashed up versions of me that got me here. They all deserve a round of applause.
Thank you, Allison... and sending you a huge, heartfelt round of applause ❤️
I love this post! So soothing to read. Embracing acceptance of where you are at and celebrating the micro acts of love and service to yourself .
On the 1st January 2027 I want to be celebrating 1 year of sobriety… I am starting my journey, setting my intention and putting this in writing here now! I will embrace a community of like minded, kind and non judgemental people to walk alongside me. Thank you. 🙏
Beautiful, Alaina! I feel honored you shared the beginning of your journey here - thank you, walking alongside you, cheering you on 🙏
A quiet knowing. Just incredible, Dana! Happy 2026! And here’s a shout out to this incredible new day. Peace, love, gentle understanding.
Thank you, Jamey! Sending blessings for a beautiful start to the year and beyond ❤️
I'm finally catching up on pieces I couldn't read during the holiday break and this one really landed for me. I dealt with some major losses and frustrations last year but somewhere, in the midst of it, I had this insight: "I am spending my days the way I want to." IE: Even if my book had been given a green light, or my Substack had more traction, or some of those personal things had worked out differently, the way I spend my days wouldn't change. Therefore: I have made it. Everything else is gravy.
Yes! Love that, Isabel ❤️
Love you too, Dana💕
I can’t wait to see where I’ll be in 5 years. I love the way you use the sticky note measurement of how you feel about where you are now and how you consider your future self.
It’s such a helpful reframe, I find... even, in smaller ways or over the shorter term, asking myself: what will my future self be glad I did? Sometimes, this means something simple like making my bed when I get up in the morning! Wishing you a beautiful, inspired start to the new year, Mary ❤️
Dana, so happy that you have found the contentment that you so much deserve.💕
Thank you and love you, mom! ❤️
This was beautiful, Dana. How cool that the post-it fell out just when it was supposed to, and you were able to share that inspiring question with us. I have certainly been thinking about it and wondering what today, this week, and this year will look like for me. I love how you said, "I trust my heart will guide me." That's how I feel in the season I'm in... new to retirement and trying to enjoy the slower pace of life. Happy 2026, and I'm looking forward to hearing about your studies!
Thank you so much, Crystal. And I love that you, too, are in a season of listening to and trusting your heart. Wishing you a beautiful 2026 - who knows what magic and goodness awaits! ❤️
Hooray for you along your journey! I love that you said that it’s an integration. I believe that too, as I practice releasing my fears through trusting that EVERYTHING on my path is for my highest and best good— no matter what it looks like.
Thank you, Brijit! Your practice sounds deeply freeing - I love how it creates space for more than just everyday, immediate human perception (which I believe is so, so limited).
Agreed! 🌻
Beautiful Dana 💙
On January 1st 2027, I want to look back and be grateful that I practiced loving myself, accepting myself, striving less, and softening more. It's ever a work in progress, but becoming increasingly clear as I age into the menopause years that this is at the heart of everything.
I love that so much, Vicki. Thank you for sharing and being a true inspiration to me ❤️
The energy this knowing brings to your days must feel significant Dana. Thanks for this essay, it gives me a lot to consider.
It truly does. Thanks for being here, Donna. Wishing you much clarity, grace, and joy in the year ahead ❤️