So, where does this leave you on a Tuesday afternoon? It means giving yourself permission to take that risk you’ve been avoiding—the conversation, the class, the trip—and trusting that even if it feels excessive, you’ll gain a piece of the puzzle.
It’s about trading the safe, narrow path for a wider, wobblier one. You don’t have to burn your life down. You just have to let a little more life in, with all its noise and mess. The palace isn’t a destination; it’s the view from the top of a hill you climbed with scraped knees.
Reflection for the week: What’s one small “excess” you’ve been avoiding that might actually teach you something important? Order the dessert. Take the wrong train. Buy the art book. Sit in the discomfort of a new idea. The road will always be there, but the palace only opens when you’re brave enough to walk it.
