"A dozen or so friends clamoured around my fireplace's mantel to grab their Dollar Store-bought journals and select a fancy gel pen. A ChatGPT-designed workshop on creating a 2026 vision for one's life was about to begin, and two of my friends were fighting over who would get the last brown leather-bound journal. It was a little before Lunar New Year, a holiday rooted in honoring the past while setting intentions for the future."
"Then, we laid ground rules: Yes, I encouraged my friends to share the goals they had scribbled down, but I also encouraged them to keep some answers close to the vest, as some goals thrive in incubation. Lastly, I prioritized making my friends feel comfortable. There were candles lit everywhere, a basket of cheap yet cozy socks so they could kick their shoes off and relax, and don't forget the fancy gel pens to make the journaling experience feel whimsical."
A host invited friends to a pre-Lunar New Year vision workshop to set 2026 intentions across faith, finances, work, love, family, and life. Participants used journals and gel pens while a ChatGPT prompt generated self-reflection questions. Ground rules encouraged voluntary sharing and private incubation for some goals. The setting emphasized comfort with candles, cozy socks, and relaxed seating to foster openness. The workshop helped attendees clarify goals, identify gaps, and create focused plans rather than rushed, vague resolutions. Lunar New Year served as an alternative timing for intention-setting, giving participants a second chance to approach the year thoughtfully.
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