My Canvas

“While the world celebrated the new year loudly, I chose the quiet work of becoming.” We have just entered 2026. And honestly? My timeline looks like a global therapy room. Everyone is sharing something . Memories from 2025. Achievements unlocked. Lessons learned. Before–after collages. Career promotions. Gym transformations. Travel dumps. Gratitude posts. Vision boards. Resolutions written with military precision. Some challenges. Some troubles. Some highs. Some lows. And then— boom —New Year celebrations, new goals, new agendas. Fireworks outside, affirmations inside. It’s all about wishing, manifesting, planning, hustling. And yes, before you ask— is that wrong? No. Not at all. Having goals is good. Having vision is healthy. Wanting growth—personal or professional—is human. But here’s where my confusion kicks in. Let me ask you something— who really benefits from all this madness? Who profits when motivation becomes seasonal? Who cashes in when self-worth is measured by prod...