Choose your theme for 2026

Published 6 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

At the start of this year, I chose a theme: shining and receiving. Two words that reminded me to stop dimming my light and let more support in.

Throughout this year, I’ve also kept a log in my planner of my daily dazzle: small and large synchronicities, opportunities, beautiful moments, and miracles. We get what we give our attention to. Borrow this and make it yours if it inspires you.

Artist Tip: Choose a theme for 2026

I don’t do resolutions. They're too specific, too rigid, too easy to break by February.

A theme works better for me. It's a lens. A guide. A way of moving through the year that shapes everything you do.

Here's how to find yours:

Reflect on 2025. What did you struggle with? What felt easy? What do you want more of?
Ask yourself: What do I need to embody in 2026? Not what you need to do. Who you want and need to become.
Choose 1-3 words that capture it. Make them active. Make them feel like you.

Here are some of mine from past years:

Shining & receiving
Do less, better
Opposite self
Magic, miracles, & money

What's your theme? Reply to this email and tell me. I want to know what you're stepping into.

What's next:

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See you Tuesday.

Love,

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