CARTE BLANCHE #7

If I had to sum up 2025, I would pick the word FALL…
… fall behind, from time to time.
… fall out, for the best!
… fall apart, too often sadly…
… fall for, why not?
Fall in love, definitely!
As a matter of fact, fall in love in 2025 is the most dangerous and courageous thing I have ever done.
Yet, I travelled North America on my own in the middle of winter. But then, I didn’t know the danger… How could I have been courageous? Courage is to know there is a danger. And still going. Otherwise, you are just being Bold. Reckless. Even Stupid.
Falling in love has never actually revealed my courage. I was like facing America. Impetous. Bold. Fearless. Overconfident.
Now, I know my own dangers of love. Attached fears. Pending addictions. I know what anxiety, worries and obsession it awakes.
Falling in love eats all my energy.
Even when I fall into a bubble (which, let’s be honest, is extremely rare! Because, like any danger addict, the scarier it is, the higher I jump… Reckless!)
But love is an adventure I wouldn’t miss!
Then 2025 will remain the year I haven’t the most courageous thing of my life: I jumped into love thinking I had a parachut and I was actually just steping into the void without a safety net.
And, despite fogs, storms and challenges, I first remember sparkles, I cherish what i have learned and I impatiently await for the next step.
And, despite fogs, storms and challenges, I am so grateful 2025 has led me in this journey.
Justine T.Annezo – January, 1st 2026 – GTM+1