Momentum Isn’t Found — It’s Created
Momentum Isn’t Found — It’s Created
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sent by Krystal Chryssomallis | December 1, 2025
"Sometimes, there comes a point when the cost of staying stuck
outweighs the fear of moving forward."
Hi Friend,
Over the years — working alongside musicians on some of the world’s biggest stages, producing global events, supporting artists and leaders behind the scenes, and mentoring students stepping into their craft — I’ve noticed something surprising:
People at every level often hold themselves back right at the moment they’re meant to step into their light.
Not because they aren’t gifted.
Not because they lack heart or brilliance.
But because sharing something that matters — whether it’s a project, a truth, an idea, or a piece of themselves — can bring up doubt, procrastination, perfectionism, old stories, and the fear of being truly seen.
So if there’s something inside you that you’ve been wanting to create, finish, or share — but haven’t let yourself do it yet — you’re not alone.
So many talented, thoughtful people move through the world carrying:
• a project they keep postponing
• a story they’ve wanted to tell
• a piece of art or writing they’re afraid to show
• a truth they’ve avoided speaking
• a version of themselves they haven’t stepped into yet
Not because they don’t care.
Not because they’re not capable.
But because the inner resistance is real —
self-doubt (“who am I to do this”),
fear of judgment (“what will people think”),
perfectionism (“it’s not ready yet”),
procrastination disguised as preparation (“I just need one more thing”),
and the belief that you need to be more before you begin.
If any of that feels familiar, this is for you.
Sometimes, there comes a point when the cost of staying stuck outweighs the fear of moving forward.
As we move out of the Chinese Zodiac’s Year of the Snake—symbolically a season of shedding, healing, and outgrowing old layers—and toward the Year of the Horse—momentum, expression, forward motion, direction—the shift becomes clear:
Momentum never comes from waiting.
Momentum comes from movement.
Clarity doesn’t arrive first.
Clarity is created through action.
Every small step teaches your system:
“I’m okay.
I can do this.
I can move forward.”
That’s how momentum is built — one action at a time.
It doesn’t have to be a massive thing, just one doable action… and it will shift your energy out of stagnation and back into motion.
Sometimes that step looks like consistency:
• writing for 10 minutes a day
• taking a daily short walk
• sharing something small with a trusted person
• choosing one small piece of a big idea and moving that forward
Other times, the step is internal:
• telling the truth about what you actually want
• deciding you’re done carrying something draining
• giving yourself permission to try, even imperfectly
• releasing one belief that keeps you playing small
Momentum begins in these moments — the ones where action becomes easier than avoidance, where you feel safe enough to take the next step, where clarity removes friction, and where the step is small enough to complete.
Every time you complete something — no matter how small — your brain receives evidence:
I can do this. I’m okay. I’m moving.
And that evidence creates the shift.
Not just in motivation, but in identity.
You become someone who follows through.
You become someone who moves.
You become someone who trusts their own voice.
As we close the year, consider:
What have I been holding back?
What wants to be expressed?
What would shift if I simply began?
You don’t need a perfect plan.
You don’t need a masterpiece.
You just need your next step.
This season has been one of shedding, release, and clearing out what no longer fits — and now we’re stepping into an energy of movement, momentum, and forward expression.
Whether the thing inside you is big or small, creative or practical, personal or professional, your body and your spirit feel lighter when you let it move through you instead of holding it in.
Momentum doesn’t come from pressure.
It comes from the smallest possible action that shifts your energy forward.
May you take the next action that brings you into motion —
and end this year feeling clear, grounded, and fully in your strength.
With love,
Krystal ♥️
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