Half Full or Half Empty?

I don't know about you, dear reader, but 2026 feels like a year of significant change and shake-ups. Everyone I talk with is experiencing tremendous change, growth, and "shake-ups" on both personal and professional levels. I continue to have a gut feeling that this year is going to be a good one. Everywhere we turn, we are experiencing positive changes, and it excites me. There are so many good things happening that my little head is spinning. 

Change is a good thing. Change means growth, and growth is always a good thing. Growth can be uncomfortable for some, even painful, but for me, I embrace it. 2026 is turning out to be a good year. Perspective is what makes or breaks a person. I'm unsure why some people look at the world with negativity, a glass half empty, and only see pitfalls and possible failures. It's a sad way to look at the beautiful life that's been gifted to us. When I look at a situation, I only see possibilities. Sure, that might be naive or even childish, but it keeps life exciting. It keeps life hopeful. 

I have a ton of ideas. If you are a frequent reader, you know my little brain is on fire with new ideas, possibilities, and potential. I can look at anything and see a good outcome and the positive potential. I have a very dear and well-loved person in my life who is the complete opposite. She looks at the world as a potential boobie trap. She sees each interaction with people as a potential for a slight or wrongdoing. She only sees the pitfalls and failures that can occur in any situation. I shared with her an idea I have, which I am not ready to make public just yet, and she didn't miss a beat. She looked me square in the eye and said, "That will never work. You have geese, they will destroy everything." Umm, okay. I have twelve geese, and they destroy nothing, but I don't argue. Instead, I smile, say, "There's my little Mary Sunshine," and think, I am now more determined than ever to make this a success. 

Changes are coming to many areas of our professional lives. We received word of a significant shift in one of our favorite outings. Again, I can't make anything public just yet, but good things are happening, and I see only positives. My friends are all experiencing changes, shake-ups, and opportunities. Good things are coming their way. It's an exciting time, and I am so happy for them. I get just as excited for my friends' opportunities and success as I do ours. 

Is it just me, or do you feel a palpable positive shift in the energy around us? I hope you do. If you do, I am excited for you and firmly believe that only good things are coming. Good things and significant changes aren't always easy, but they are worth the time and effort. I can't wait to share the considerable modifications with you. It's a good thing, I promise. 

On this cold winter's day, stay safe, be smart, embrace change, don't fear it, and keep washing your hands.