Rather than claiming to define the future, they act as mirrors, reflecting what viewers already value or hope for—whether that’s love, balance, growth, or confidence. In that way, the balloon doesn’t promise what 2026 will bring; it encourages people to consider what they want to bring into the year themselves. More than a forecast, it’s a gentle invitation to reflect, imagine, and move forward with intention.
The meeting with the school psychologist began quietly, without any sense of urgency or concern.
My mother sat across from a small desk as the psychologist laid out several pictures: potatoes, carrots, and beets. They were ordinary images, the kind you might see in a grocery store or kitchen. Then came a simple question: “What would you call these things together?” Without hesitation, my mom answered, “Vegetables.” It was the most logical response, clear and accurate, and it seemed to close the question as quickly as it was asked.
But the psychologist smiled and gently explained that the exercise wasn’t about testing knowledge.
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