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For years, I told myself I didn’t like milk in my tea, and I believed it without question. Then one day, on a whim, I tried it again… and everything changed. This post is a light, personal reflection on how easily we fall into fixed ideas about ourselves, and how a little curiosity can quietly challenge them. What started as a simple cup of tea turned into a reminder that our habits, preferences, and even identities aren’t as set in stone as we think.

A couple of weeks ago, I was swimming with my great niece when she suddenly looked up and declared with absolute certainty, “This is the best day ever!” There was no grand event, no birthday, no fireworks just a regular afternoon. And yet, to her, it was extraordinary. That simple moment has stayed with me because it captures the essence of what I call the “this is the best day ever” mindset: the ability to choose joy, presence, and appreciation in ordinary moments.