I have failed. Yes, I am afraid. But within my sputtering journey and my dusty tracks lies evidence of a deep desire to change, a passion for well-being, and the courage to continue. Fear is simply today’s fuel, igniting the embers at the core of my being. It awakens me, warns me, ignites me.

Today, my fear coats me, but tomorrow I will begin anew—insane or not. I will tear off the cloak of fear and turn, exposed and vulnerable, in a new direction. I will not commit to another unworkable routine, but I will move as though my life depends on it (and it does) towards my well-being. Wellness is what I’ve sought through all those routines, crazes, and books.

With each step, I embrace the whispers of hope, the promise of growth. Fear may accompany me, but it will not define me. For in every failed attempt, there lies a lesson, and in every fear, there lies an opportunity. I will march on, for wellness is my true north, guiding me through the storms and into the light. ❤️🎄

©️ Beatriz Esmer