Thought of the Day and Question of the Day: Saying Goodbye and Saying Goodbye to a Color

Sometimes the Thought of the Day and the Question of the Day go hand in hand. Today’s post explores bravery, goodbyes, fresh hellos—and a lighthearted look at which color should pack its bags and leave forever. Let’s dig in.

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Thought of the Day: “If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.” — Paulo Coelho

Goodbyes are terrifying. They’re messy. They’re awkward. And sometimes they feel like you’re volunteering to walk straight into a storm without even a decent raincoat.

But here’s the thing: almost every good thing that’s ever happened to me came after a goodbye I didn’t want to say. Friendships that ran their course. Jobs that once felt safe but became suffocating. Old versions of myself that I finally realized weren’t cutting it anymore.

Saying goodbye isn’t about being heartless; it’s about being hopeful. It’s about believing, against all odds, that something better is waiting on the other side of the door you just closed.

And honestly? Sometimes the new hello is so much cooler than you ever imagined. It might not look how you thought it would—but it just might be everything you needed.

If you want more reflections on stepping into new beginnings, check out this post on “What’s something that’s really scary at 3 AM but perfectly normal at 3 PM?”.

Question of the Day: What color should be retired from the world?

Alright, now that we’ve gotten all emotional about bravery and transformation…let’s talk about the color mustard yellow for a second.

Look, I know every color has its fan club. But mustard yellow feels like the color equivalent of a group text you can’t leave. It’s loud, it’s stubborn, it clashes with everything, and no matter how hard you try, you just can’t make it work.

I say we send mustard yellow off into a well-earned retirement. Let it go live a peaceful life in retro diner booths and vintage shag carpets where it belongs.

Runner-ups for retirement: neon green (which feels like a visual assault) and that weird brownish-gray shade that shows up on bad rental carpets.

What about you? Is there a color you’d happily kick off the planet?

Speaking of colors and changes, you might also enjoy this question about “What’s something you wish you understood better?” — it’s another one that forces you to pick what’s out and what’s in.

Join the Conversation

What’s the hardest goodbye you ever had to say—and what new hello eventually came from it?
Also: which color needs to go, immediately?
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