It’s an hour to midnight.
A new year is here.
Keep going.
Don’t stop.
In a world full of expectations,
my wish for you is simple,
keep going.
Keep going as you step into this new year.
No pressure.
No list.
Just breath in your lungs
and a heart that still hopes,
even in silence.
Keep going even when your resolutions fade by February,
when the pages meant to hold your story
remain blank,
when the plan you once trusted
no longer looks like the life you are living.
Still, keep going.
Keep one dream written somewhere.
However small.
Even if it scares you.
Especially then.
Keep going when your vision board looks untouched.
Keep going into 2026 with hope in your pocket,
with pride for the days you didn’t quit,
with joy that you are here,
that you were granted another year
some never thought they would see.
Keep going with grace.
Give hope freely in a world full of doubt,
uncertainty,
and tired hearts.
Be kind even when you are unsure.
Be gentle even when you feel strong.
Keep going, but don’t walk alone.
Hold someone’s hand.
Let someone hold yours.
Some journeys are lighter
when we choose each other.
Keep going together,
for the better of tomorrow,
for the love that still waits ahead,
for the version of you
that will one day look back and say
I didn’t give up.
Keep going.
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