Tomorrow

Stardate 01.21.2026

There is a quiet confidence that comes from doing something over and over with a mindset of continuous improvement. That confidence has a way of spilling into other areas of life.

Not long ago, I rejected writing altogether. I saw it as a distraction—a poor use of time and energy. Now, I find myself savoring the golden hour each morning, writing before stepping out of the magical forest and into the day ahead.

Tomorrow, something my former self would have judged as foolish is about to happen.

Drum roll, please.

The odometer on this blog is about to flip to 6,000.

With that milestone comes a deeper level of vulnerability. In some ways, it feels like the very beginning all over again. I’m reminded of the advice I once gave my oldest son when he was a young boy preparing to proclaim Scripture in our house of worship. I told him if he imagined everyone in the congregation without clothes, he’d be just fine.

Today, it feels like the roles are reversed.

I’m the one standing here, metaphorically unclothed, sharing honestly from the heart. And strangely, there’s peace in that. Scripture reminds us, “Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth” (1 John 3:18). Showing up consistently—imperfect but willing—has become one of those actions.

If you stop by tomorrow, thank you. If you’ve been here since the beginning, thank you. And if you’ve joined somewhere along the way, thank you for walking with me. If you decide to comment at the end of the story, I promise to listen and engage. 

Have a great day.

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Captain’s Addendum

Bones: “Jim—sorry—Michael, exposing your soul to the universe again?”
Spock: “An illogical fear, Doctor. Authenticity has proven statistically effective.”

Michael’s Reflection:
I’ve learned that growth often requires standing in the open without armor. Writing daily has taught me that courage isn’t loud—it’s consistent. One honest entry at a time, the fear loosens its grip, and peace takes its place.