#1 Preparing the Soil: Setting Intentions for Inner Growth

Week 1 – January 2026

Overview:Before growth comes preparation. This opening reflection invites readers to examine their emotional landscape and name what they hope to cultivate during this season.

Reflection Questions:

1. When you hear the word healing, what comes up for you emotionally?

2. What areas of your inner life feel neglected, overworked, or depleted?

3. What would it look like to tend to yourself with compassion instead of urgency?

4. What intention do you want to hold during this book club journey?

Optional Journal Prompt:“If my inner world were a garden right now, what would it look like—and what does it need most?”