One Word That Will Change How You Hear God in 2026

As we step into 2026 together, I wanted to offer a gentle message straight from my heart. This episode is about courage. Not the loud, dramatic kind, but the quiet courage it takes to listen, to pause, and to trust the still small voice guiding us forward. I share why courage is my word for the year, how gratitude for this community and our sponsors has grounded me, and why staying aligned with God’s spirit matters more than ever.I talk about people-pleasing tendencies and being fully and authentically ME in every space. We explore the power of stillness, the beauty of grace as an ever-present companion, as well as the reminder that we don’t have to rush God’s timing. Episode Highlights[02:00] Choosing courage as the word for the year[03:00] Gratitude for sponsors and community support[04:30] Why spirit matters more than words[05:30] Lessons on unconditional love and grace[06:45] Listening for God in stillness, not chaos[08:00] The importance of not getting ahead of the spirit[09:30] Being the same person in life, business, and faith[11:00] Aligning values with sponsors and partnerships[12:00] Less dopamine, more oxytocin[13:30] Creating real connections in an AI-driven world[14:30] Dreaming courageously about workshops and speaking[16:00] Trusting your gifts, even when they don’t look traditional[18:00] Vision boards, obstacles, and bold growth goals[21:00] Grace as an ever-present companion[24:00] Affirmation Special Thanks to My Fabulously Sweet Sponsors!Buffalo Rock / Pepsiwww.buffalorock.com Can’t Hide Prettyhttps://www.canthidepretty.comHoliday Beach Mechanicalwww.holidaybeachmechanical.com Luckie’s Pine Strawhttps://luckiespinestraw.comJute & Palmhttps://www.juteandpalm.comHue Salon & Boutiquehttps://huesalonandboutique.comShore House Furniturehttps://shorehousefurniture.comAmerican Home Shield Warranty – Chris DicksonCall: (850) 568-5142https://www.ahs.comMinutes and Miles – Chicken Legs Running Apparelhttps://minutesandmiles.comLending Hand Mortgage – Kevin Kenersonhttps://lendinghandmortgage.comBay Tax – Brian Yormackhttps://bay.taxBeachy Beach Real Estatewww.beachybeach.com Want more encouragement between episodes?Visit My Happy Ass Life at www.myhappyasslife.com, where you can read my monthly Love Notes and stay connected to everything happening in this beautiful community.Let’s Stay Connected!Follow along @MyHappyAssLife on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube so you never miss an episode.🎙 Presented by ADF MediaBe sweet, y’all! 💛