Sometimes it takes a little longer to connect with a book—or a person. Reading Braiding Sweetgrass reminded me that slowing down, adjusting my pace, and staying curious can reveal a delight I might otherwise have missed.
Ready to choose your One Word for 2027? These five reflection questions will help you look back at your previous word, notice recurring themes, and discover what you want more or less of in the coming year.
We often stop paying attention to things once they become familiar. But what if there’s more to learn? A little curiosity can help us see familiar words, people, places, and ideas in a new way.
Sometimes we end up at the wrong table—literally and figuratively. A funny moment at Wild Goose Festival reminded me that it’s okay to admit a mistake, leave, and change course.
At the Wild Goose Festival, I helped plant two trees—and buried something I needed to release beneath their roots. What happened next reminded me that change can begin one small shovelful at a time.