Key 9: Resolve
page 155 in the Starting Over Guide
Resolve is what keeps you anchored when life gets turbulent. In the Starting Over journey, this final key is about protecting your progress, not through perfection, but through presence. It is the decision to stay on your path, even when you feel pulled to disconnect, relapse, or give up.
This kind of resolve is not rigid. It is steady and flexible. It allows you to fall and still return to yourself. It helps you remember why you began and reminds you that the person you are becoming matters.
Reflection Prompts
Take time to write, reflect, or sit with these questions. You can answer privately or share in the comments below.
- What patterns or people tend to pull you back toward old habits?
- When you feel discouraged, what helps you stay steady?
- How can you protect your progress without being too hard on yourself?
- Who supports your growth, and how can you stay more connected to them?
- What practices help you reconnect to your values when you feel ungrounded?
Closing Notes
Beginning was the hardest part, and you’ve already done it. Key 9 is about carrying that progress with care and confidence. Resolve is not about being perfect. It is about refusing to turn back toward a life that no longer fits.
Stay rooted in your purpose. Believe your growth is real. You are not starting over. You are starting forward.
