As we step into a new year, I was recently asked a simple, yet powerful question: What will you do differently in 2026? It is a question that invites reflection – not just on what we hope to achieve, but on who we want to become.
For many, the New Year is more than a change on the calendar, it is a fresh beginning, an opportunity to pause, reflect, and consider new paths forward. It offers us a moment to ask ourselves whether we are content with the road we are on, or whether this new year might be the right time to make a change, big or small.
I encourage you, as a Darien resident to view 2026 as a gift; a chance to renew goals, strengthen connections, and approach life with intention and optimism. As Albert Einstein stated, “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” Even small changes in how we think, act, or support one another can have a lasting impact; not only on our lives, but on our entire community.
As we move forward together in 2026, may this New Year inspire hope, purpose, and a shared commitment to making Darien an even better place to live, work and call home.
Wishing you a healthy, hopeful, and inspiring New Year!