I have a #NewChapter of "The Cleansing" out now.

The confrontation with Shanvér's spiders still fresh in their minds, Shen, Vider and Veman trudge back to rejoin the others.

Their complementary skills give Shenzàn concerns about their mission.

#WritingCommunity #Writer #AmWriting #Writing

https://www.worldanvil.com/w/qal-ath-fj-brodie/a/xxvii-from-danger-to-doubt-prose

XXVII From Danger to Doubt

With the spider battle behind them, they set off to return to the others. But Shenzàn feels unsettled at how well made their team is

I'm reaching a point where "retired" doesn't sound so bad after all. It's been a journey, but I'm almost ready to fully welcome it. 💪 #NewChapter
A New Chapter for Bluesky - Bluesky

After several intense and incredible years building Bluesky from the ground up, I've decided to step back as CEO and transition to a new role as Bluesky's Chief Innovation Officer.

Bluesky

Next Sunday, March 15, is my birthday—and this year it feels extra special because on that day I will have an exciting announcement to share! The past few weeks we’ve been hard at work to add a new dimension to my career as an enterprise architect and trainer. Watch this space—big things are coming! 🎉

#BirthdayAnnouncement #EnterpriseArchitect #Training #WatchThisSpace #NewChapter

Mittelmeerblick heute. 🌊
Aber kein Urlaub.

Ich ziehe meine Mutter von Spanien nach Deutschland um.
Großer Schritt. Viel Gefühl. Viel Organisation.

Die Kamera ist trotzdem dabei. 📸

#Family #NewChapter #Travel #fotografie elphotography

Congratulations to Kseniia Ivanova for successfully defending her PhD thesis at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena.
We are pleased to share that Kseniia will continue her work on the QArctic project. We look forward to her continued presence in the group.
Please join us in congratulating Kseniia on her defense and her new position! ✨
#PhDDefense #JenaUniversity #QArctic #Postdoc #NewChapter #WomenInScience #ClimateResearch #AcademicSuccess

When Owen's world crumbles after a public slight, Sena refuses to let him fall. Witness a bond so profound it defies every attempt to push away. Can unconditional solace mend a fractured soul? Find out here! #EmotionalHealing #UnconditionalLove #NewChapter

https://artsincubator.ca/bl-stories/family-saga/the-unraveling-silk

The Unraveling Silk | BL Stories. Unbound.

After a public slight from his father, Owen retreats to the balcony, his carefully constructed composure fracturing. Sena follows, refusing Owen's attempts to push him away, instead offering a profound, unconditional solace.

BL Stories. Unbound.

"How you manage your disappointments defines whether you just heal, or whether you evolve!" - Futurist Jim Carroll

Skiing has defined a large part of who I am and what I do.

And I've certainly documented my history with the sport here!

For over 25 years, the slopes have been my winter sanctuary. I’m usually the first one at the chairlift, chasing that perfect morning run and the "exuberance of the carve." It’s more than just a hobby; it’s a rhythm that connects me with friends and family, acting as the backdrop for some of my best memories.

The sport has even found its way into my professional life as a futurist. I’ve often written about the "Powder Principle." It's a story about a young engineer who turned down a high-paying job because it would mess with his skiing time, which became a great way to explain shifting generational values. I’ve also explored the link between high performance and business speed, drawing lessons from sharing the slopes with Olympian Larisa Yurkiw. Then there are numerous trends and innovation pieces I have written about the sport as a way of explaining the future and opportunity.

Skiing has always been a perfect metaphor for agility and looking ahead!
Of course, this past season didn't go as planned. As many of you know, a fall on the ice left me with a spinal injury that sidelined me for the entire winter. It was a tough break - literally- but I’m making this my final word on the matter.

Yesterday, during an early morning walk, I went over to the chairlift where I would usually start my day, at the sport where I would claim 'first chair.' It was tough to be there, but it was kind of a cathartic moment, and a big learning opportunity for me!

It reminded me that dwelling on the "what ifs" doesn't help anyone, and
frankly, I’m ready to move past the injury narrative and focus entirely on the recovery. 

That brings me back to the idea of evolving. Instead of being bitter about the lost season, I’ve shifted my focus to what’s next. I’m trading the ski boots for golf clubs as I prepare for a tee time at St. Andrews in just 48 days, and I'm finding joy in new roles, like being a grandfather to Mason.

Managing disappointment isn't just about healing the damage; it's about pivoting to new opportunities with a positive mindset!

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Futurist Jim Carroll will start 'rotation' exercises in just a few weeks to start his rehab process for golf!

**#Disappointment** **#Evolution** **#Healing** **#Skiing** **#Resilience** **#Pivot** **#Mindset** **#Growth** **#Recovery** **#Perspective** **#NewChapter** **#Gratitude** **#Golf** **#StAndrews** **#Grandfather** **#Transformation** **#Cathartic** **#Forward** **#Opportunity** **#Positivity** **#Lessons** **#Moving** **#Letting** **#Embrace** **#Onwards**

Original post: https://jimcarroll.com/2026/02/daily-inspiration-on-skiing-how-you-manage-your-disappointments-defines-whether-you-just-heal-or-whether-you-evolve/

Six months of emotional abuse.
Isolation. Gaslighting. A police call. Being blamed for my own trauma.
Two months ago I wanted to prove something.
Now I realise there’s nothing to prove.
I’m overseas. I answer to nobody.
I write. I dance. I adapt. I build.
I’m not escaping.
I’m free.

https://whothefami.substack.com/p/free-and-thats-enough

#Healing
#Freedom
#Survivor
#LivingAbroad
#NewChapter

Free, and That's Enough

Six to twelve months of emotional abuse from my mother, who I was isolated with during a housing crisis in a small town with not much.

Brett Gornall