In times like these, it’s easy to sense the anticipation around us—people know that change is coming. They can feel it in the air, sense it in their conversations, and watch it unfold on every screen they look at. But feeling the change is only half the battle; being ready for it is what counts.
I want to share five days from A Year with Purpose to help you brace for what’s ahead—to not just sense the shifting winds, but to harness them. It’s time to find strength in change, even when it feels uncomfortable. Let’s inspire action today.
Day 43: Growth in Discomfort Growth rarely looks like a victory parade. Sometimes it’s standing still, feeling the burn, and pushing through anyway. The truth is, discomfort is the cost of the ticket to where you want to go. Lean into it. Understand that every awkward step you take is a seed being planted, and in time, it will bear fruit.
Day 112: The Courage to Adjust Life throws curveballs, but every challenge is an invitation to adjust. If the terrain shifts, don’t hold onto the old map. Make peace with adaptation. There is strength in knowing when to pivot, to take another path. Today, think of one area in your life that needs a recalibration—that’s the spot calling for your courage.
Day 198: Staying True to Your Core Change tests you. It shakes you, questions what you value, and asks if you’ll compromise. The answer is not to resist change but to anchor deeply to your core values while letting the surface of your life evolve. Like a tree that bends with the storm but never uproots, stay flexible without losing your roots.
Day 276: Turn Fear into Fuel Everyone has that voice whispering fears—“What if this doesn’t work?” or “What if I’m not enough?” But fear is a compass. It shows you what matters most. Instead of allowing fear to stop you, let it fuel you to take meaningful risks. Let today be the day you use fear as your motivation, not your stumbling block.
Day 344: A Single Step is Still Progress There’s an illusion that progress must be dramatic—a leap, a sprint. But sometimes, it’s just putting one foot in front of the other when everything inside you wants to quit. Even the tiniest steps add up. Don’t underestimate the power of small actions. They are what keep you moving through the fog when you can’t see the full path.
Change is a wave that you can either drown under or learn to ride. My challenge for you is to ride it. Take inspiration from these five days, and let today be the beginning of your active journey—a journey that doesn’t just wait for change but stands ready to meet it head-on, ready to evolve.
