# Overrides

## The Defaults We Carry

Life hands us defaults from the start—habits shaped by family whispers, fears etched from early stumbles, reactions tuned by a world that rushes by. They're like quiet programs running in the background, efficient but rarely questioned. On a cold January morning in 2026, watching frost trace my window, I see them clearly: the impulse to scroll past discomfort, the reflex to shrink from change. These aren't chains, just starting points.

## Flipping the Switch

An override isn't a grand rebellion; it's a gentle choice. It's pausing before snapping at a loved one, trading endless worry for a deep breath, or stepping into a conversation that scares you. Think of it as rewriting one line of code in your day. Last week, I overrode my default solitude by calling an old friend. No fireworks, just shared silence that warmed more than any screen.

## Building a New Normal

Over time, these small flips reshape everything. What once felt forced becomes familiar, until your life reflects not inheritance, but intention. We override not to escape who we are, but to uncover who we might become.

- Choose one default today: the grudge you nurse, the "no" you default to.
- Notice the shift, however small.
- Repeat, and watch defaults fade.

*In overrides, we find the freedom to author our own story.*