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We spend so much of our lives curating. We curate our Instagram feeds, our career paths, our "five-year plans." We look for words that feel safe, structured, and manageable. "Explore," "Achieve," "Grow"—these are good, actionable words.

Brooke Fitzgerald reminds us that saying "no" to the good is often necessary to say "yes" to the great. It’s about being authentic, not busy. Reflective Prompts for Your Own "Open" Season: What plan am I clinging to that no longer brings me joy? brooke

As Brooke Petermann writes on her blog , "open" is the very opposite of a rigid plan. It’s wide, it’s undefined, and it’s deeply uncomfortable for anyone who loves to be in control. We spend so much of our lives curating

This year, I’m challenging myself—and you—to relax into the discomfort. Let’s trust that the best stories are the ones we couldn't have written for ourselves. — Brooke Brooke Fitzgerald reminds us that saying "no" to

It is easy to dream when you have a map. It is terrifying to dream when you are standing in the middle of a blank page. For so long, I (like many of you) have thought that not knowing meant failing .

Being open means protecting your energy. It’s hard to be open to new possibilities if your schedule is packed with commitments that don't serve your true purpose.

(e.g., Overcoming fear, finding joy in solitude, or letting go of past expectations?)