momentum

Dear Reader,

There are seasons in life when everything seems to align. You begin something new, feel a spark of purpose, and before you know it, you're in motion. That feeling of being carried by something larger than effort alone is momentum. But while momentum can sometimes feel like magic, it is often made not by extraordinary breakthroughs, but by a daily consistency that builds one choice at a time.

Like a river shaping a canyon, momentum forms not through force but through persistence. You may not notice the shift right away. But slowly, as the days pass, you begin to see the contours of change, in how you show up for yourself, in the ease of the effort, and in the sense of flow that begins to grow.

It’s easy to think momentum begins with motivation. But more often, it’s the other way around. Action comes first. A small action. Then another. And another. Until the energy of your movement begins to carry you forward even on the days when you feel tired or uncertain. That’s the quiet power of momentum, it becomes its own source of strength.

This week, we ask you to reflect on something in your life that you’d like to grow, whether that be a relationship, a habit, a creative practice, or your well-being. Rather than asking yourself how you’ll stay committed forever, ask how you’ll begin today. What small, doable step can you take that honors that desire?

Yours in the journey,

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