Your Friday Five

Inspiration: "Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently." — Henry Ford

Reflection: Where in my life have I been avoiding trying again out of fear? What’s one lesson I can take from my past experiences to approach it differently this time?

Inspiration: "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" — Mary Oliver

Reflection: If I looked at my calendar and energy like a bank statement, where am I overspending on things that drain me? What’s one thing I can say “no” to this month to create more space for what matters?

Inspiration: "Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you." — Anne Lamott

Reflection: What is one simple way I can build a moment of rest into my day—without guilt?

Inspiration: "Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect." — Alan Cohen

Reflection: What is one thing I’ve been waiting for the “right time” to start, and what’s one small step I can take today to begin anyway?

Inspiration: "What if I fall? Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?" — Erin Hanson

Reflection: What’s one “What if” fear that’s been holding me back? How can I flip it into a “What if” possibility instead?