As we kick off 2026, here’s what’s on my mind.
It won’t always be like this.
A phrase I’ve had ringing in my head and intentionally repeat to myself.
More and more, everyday encounters remind me of this truth, and I’m determined to keep it front of mind.
It’s a universal truth that touches all of us. Whether you’re in the best of times or the worst, it’s important to remind yourself, it won’t always be like this.
In my first blog post, I shared that 2023 was an incredibly dark period for me. At that time I allowed a toxic situation to consume my life. I wish I had the gift of this phrase then.
If you’re facing hardship, loss, divorce, betrayal, struggle, marginalization, illness, depression, lonliness; remind yourself it won’t always be like this. Allow that to bring you the confidence to take a step forward, a step toward a better space. And to hold on, because the only constant is change.
Similarly, if you’re content, happy, fulfilled, healthy, in love, overjoyed, comfortable in your skin, and absolutely crushing it; remind yourself – it won’t always be like this. Take it in. Treasure each moment. Use your positive energy to bring light into the world.
Like It Was The Last Time
This thought came from reading Will Smith’s autobiography. He described visiting his Father who was not well. When he was leaving, he hugged his Father and made a point to hug him as if it was the last time. He felt blessed that he got to do that as tomorrow is never promised. I brought this into my life in the form of “it won’t always be like this.”
I’m in a happy season right now. I have both of my parents, a marriage full of love, two well-adjusted healthy children, a beautiful home, and my husband and I both have strong careers. I couldn’t ask for more.
I know it won’t always be like this, and so, I act accordingly. I make it a point to host holidays so we can be together with our friends and family. When I’m on the fence about whether inviting someone to join a night out will complicate things, or I’m tired and not sure if I want to host someone for dinner I ask myself, “If this person was no longer around in five years, would I look back and be happy I invited them?” The answer is always a resounding yes.
In five years my oldest daughter will leave for college. My husband works in law enforcement, an unpredictable day to day. My siblings are both brilliant and could get an incredible career offer and no longer live 10 minutes away from me. My parents are getting older.
As we enter 2026, I’m very aware it won’t always be like this. I’m sharing this message with you because we all need to hear it.
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