We’ve turned the page to a new year. A blank slate. A beginning. A year that we
can make whatever we want it to be. A new year reminds me of the blank screen when I begin a new story or blog post.
It begins as empty space and turns into something that didn’t exist before.
I’ve been writing for publication since I was 16 and here’s what I’ve learned. If you
have a story to tell, the most important thing is to get the words out of your head
and onto paper, a computer screen, or even a typewriter. The first draft doesn’t
need to be perfect or good. That’s why we edit.
The most important part of creating is to begin.
It doesn’t have to be writing. You could create anything…moving artwork, a
beautiful garden, a new family, that invention you’ve been thinking about, a life-
long friendship, a delicious recipe, the career or business you’ve always wanted, a
healthier body, a powerful speech, a cozy home, mesmerizing music, a new
hobby, a better version of yourself…whatever floats your boat.
What will you create in 2026 that never existed before?