2026: The Year of Cultivation

The first few months of the year I am typically getting a grasp on life or holding on to dear life so the theme crafts itself to be used as my New Year Resolution. Instead of having specific goals, I'd rather have a theme to adhere to and leave less pressure to check off throughout the 12 months. This allows me to structure my movements accordingly to reflect the theme and keep it as my marker when I veer off.

This year, I just knew earlier than normal because I felt it the end of last year but I brushed it off. The universe has a way of confirming things for you. I just KEPT seeing the signs and the closer I got to Forty Thrive; it was solidifed-THIS is it. 

The Year of Cultivation:

My sign was originally geared towards refinement becuz I do see how through evolving over the last at least a solid 8 yrs, I've just been getting better with time. Learning how to speak less and become slower to react. Listening to understand vs being understood. The beauty that's grown out of these life lessons over the last decade has been a ball of goodness into the woman standing before you today.

So yes, I've grown to become more refined and working on polishing some things up but felt more at ease with theming 2026 with cultivation based on the definition:

I feel amazing. I am at the point of my life where I have to prove nothing to nobody. I'm just as content with alone time as I am with sharing time with those who love me. I'm at a level of fulfilment where I'm enjoying peace and contentment of where I am vs where I thought I'd be.

My lifestyle is not a trend. What many do for likes, I can enjoy without people watching. I know attention is the new currency these days yet I don't need validation or a dollar from others to display what I do in general. I still live off a level of discretion and share what I like. How do you know I love myself without me saying it out loud? Answer amongst yourselves and ask yourself the same question. 

The discernment I've gained through discipline, sacrifice and obedience gives me the shield to see 'em coming a mile away. I can spot the loudest girl in the room and know the insecurities that shouts bigger than her voice. I can see pass the game that man is spittin thinking flattery gets him everywhere. Nope. It won't get you far but keep tryin! Anyone can gain these "powers" you just gotta tap in and lock in (don't we love that phrase, lol) and be patient. It'll always show its hand.

Knowing this is my theme, I will say no to anything that doesn't adhere to the matter. This year will mark 3 anniversaries of pilates and one of pickleball. I'm stepping it up in both and adding a new hobby to the mix. I've touched on learning Salsa which I did experience after the universe heard me. I know we love to put fitness on the board. Yes, I can stand to lose this baby weight (shet up...I know he's 7) but don't look to me to become the fitness baddie. I have no desire to show yall seeing me sweat and dmn near pass out from training sessions. You will just see the results when they get here, lol. 

I don't know what your resolution for 2026 may be but I do know it should always include being better than before. Raising the bar. Removing the ceiling. Stretching beyond what the devil tells you you can't do becuz fear is relying on you to keep running in place and at the rate I'm goin...I'm bout to pass you heaux twice.