The Dirty Windshield

The Five Star Minute · Sep 25, 2026 · 2m

A dirty windshield rarely becomes dirty all at once. Dust, rain marks and everyday grime accumulate gradually until we simply become accustomed to the view. Episode 271 explores how the same thing can happen psychologically. Stress, unhealthy situations, old beliefs and habits can slowly become our normal. Sometimes it takes distance, a conversation, a change or a completely new perspective before we realise how clouded the view had become.

Today’s Five Star Minute invites you to slow down before the year takes over.

Choose one word — not a goal, not a resolution — a feeling you want more of…