Couldn’t I have seen what I really wanted earlier? Why did I have to move through so many decisions to arrive at what I already desired? Perhaps that is the beauty of the story—we are given a magical gift to explore, yet we are tested and must choose which road to take.

Often, we choose the path the majority points to as the best option. In sewing, there is an order of operations—a sequence of construction that creates a logical flow and ensures proper assembly.

I sense that all the decisions I have made have led me full circle, back to my roots. Returning to your core is not the bottom of the mountain; it is the heart of an inward climb. I continue to shed what no longer serves me so I can clearly see the person I desire to become.

When your heart shouts, listen—it carries an important message. How can you make space today to breathe and soften the hurry? Can you ground yourself, even for a moment, and wonder, what if? Do not be afraid of what you find, for despite what you may think, you have the courage and the will to flourish.