begin in silence—don't tell anyone

The beginning of anything is sacred.

When you decide to change your life—whether it's working on yourself, starting a project, writing a book, building a business, or deciding you're going to show up and move through the world differently—the best thing you can do is keep it to yourself. Don't make an announcement. The world doesn't need to know yet.

The beginning of anything real is sacred and delicate. It’s a seed, and like any seed, it needs darkness, warmth, and quiet to root. When you speak your plans too soon, you're exposing that seed to unpredictable and possibly chaotic weather—other people's opinions, projections, expectations, and fears.

You're opening the door and letting in energies that don't belong to your process.

And when you invite in other energies, the magic tends to get diluted. Not because you're weak or unsure, but because what you're creating is still forming. It doesn’t need to be analyzed or applauded—it needs to be nurtured.

Telling people too soon also gives them an opportunity to plant doubt in your soil. They might not mean to, but even a single question—"Do you really think that’ll work?" or "Is now the right time?"—can shake something that was just beginning to feel solid. Even their curiosity can pull you out of your own rhythm.

And sometimes, it’s not even their words that rattle you—it’s their energy. Their disbelief. Their discomfort with your growth. Or their sudden silence when you expected support.

Early momentum is fragile. Protect it.