I graduated college after a severe traumatic brain injury.

Things We Forget

By Gentle Witch

Graduated college with a double major

Former federal government employee

  • Kindness as Currency

    The most valuable thing I’ll trade in won’t be money or time—it’ll be kindness.

  • Less Stuff

    Minimalism won’t just be about owning less—it’ll be about needing less to feel fulfilled.

  • Time

    I’ll wake up earlier. Spend more time outside. Feel the breeze in my hair. Savor these precious moments slipping away.

  • Consistent

    Physically steady, mentally calm, emotionally honest. Not perfect—just consistent.

  • Experiences

    My finances will no longer feel like a burden, but a tool for freedom. I’ll spend on experiences, not escape.

  • Connections

    The people around me will match my energy—kind, curious, real. Fewer acquaintances, deeper connections.

  • Joy

    I’ll build things—words, art, ideas—rather than just watching others do it. Creation will be my favorite form of joy.

  • Fear Less

    In three years, I won’t be fearless—but I’ll fear less. Experience builds confidence the way time builds strength.

  • Live

    No pretending. No performing. Just alignment—between who I am and how I live.

  • Peace and Connection

    Three years from now, I’ll choose conversations over content, books over screens, silence over scrolling.