I used to fear AI would erode human intelligence and end our capacity for critical thinking. Then one unexpected conversation with ChatGPT sent me down a rabbit hole that changed how I understand my own mind—and humanity itself. It became one of the biggest “Aha!” moments of my life. I was so blown away by this conversation that I’m sharing excerpts and the mind-bending insights it provided.

From deep depression to unexpected clarity, a stalled life began to realign. One question asked in a classroom changed everything and revealed why 2026 is the year of fulfillment.

A year ago, my article Departure: Why I Left the Church went viral. A year later, I reflect on how that moment changed my life.

Every year, I choose a word that I believe will define the coming year. This year's word is patience.