Break the rules!

Seriously—who made the rules?

And who said you have to follow them?

Share your ideas. Step into spaces where respectful debate is encouraged. Question traditions that don’t serve you or anyone else anymore. Think for yourself, and don’t get swept up in herd mentality. The truth has always sounded radical to people protecting their own interests.

Be intentional about meeting people outside your usual circle. Invite others in. Get curious about different cultures and ways of thinking. Build real understanding instead of defaulting to stereotypes.

Take time to reflect. Think about your family, your neighborhood, your community—and the world at large. Are you working to change what doesn’t feel right, or are you making excuses for why things can’t be different?

In this digital world where content publishing churns endlessly, noise is normalized. We’ve become so used to distractions and carefully curated lives that we forget how powerful quiet thinking can be. Make space to tune back into yourself—to explore your emotions, your experiences, and those dreams you keep pushing aside.

What am I saying? Think. Question. Pursue the truth. Live your truth.

My truths are creativity and helping people—that’s what fuels me.

And if you’re not living your truth, maybe it’s time to break the rules. Living your truth should not be taboo.

Collage by Heather Polk, “What is Taboo? 2.12.2026”, 2026, torn magazine pages on watercolor paper, 8 in x 8 in