The new year always seems to come with a lot of talk about goals, fresh starts and intentions. Some years, I can go all in on that. Most years, not so much.

This year, by the time you’re reading this letter, I’ll have started my 2026 journey using The 1% Diary, a daily journal created by UK podcaster Steven Bartlett. It supports users with a framework for taking small steps that can lead to big changes over time, based on reflections about what we truly want out of life. Let’s see how far I get.

Speaking of small steps leading to big change, our Conscious Eating article, “Soulful Sourdough, Why This Bread Still Heals,” by Maya Whitman, touches on patience, consistency and the quiet satisfaction that comes from tending to something over time. That feels about right for how I’m approaching this new year: less forcing, more tending and a little faith that what’s quietly being worked on now will rise when it’s ready.

Now that I think about it, maybe patience should have been our theme this month.

In a world where instant gratification runs rampant, the quick fix seems to have woven itself into the fabric of modern society, making it challenging for some to experience true healing rather than masking or minimizing symptoms.

This idea carries through in “Homeopathy and Whole-Person Wellness, Restoring Balance from Within,” by Vandana Pitke, which explores an approach to healing that relies less on speed and more on thoughtful discernment. Finding the right remedy is a process, one that unfolds with careful attention rather than urgency, tending to the whole person rather than simply treating disease.

As always, I hope you find something helpful in these pages that nurtures your journey.

Here’s to a healthy and happy 2026 for all.