As they say, when something ends, it opens the door to a new beginning. As we prepare to enter a new month, it can be tempting to look back and focus on what didn’t get done. We might tell ourselves we should have accomplished more, managed our time differently, or somehow done better. Years ago, …
Stay with me for a moment, because this might sound silly at first. I love candles. I love the flicker of the flame, the cozy glow they create, and the scent that slowly fills a room. Recently, I decided to try battery-operated candles. Practicality won out for a moment. I knew they wouldn’t be the …
A new month often feels like a fresh start. Not because everything suddenly changes when the calendar turns, but because it gives us an opportunity to pause and ask ourselves what we want more of in our lives. As I thought about June, I found myself reflecting on how many meaningful experiences in my life …
What does it mean to step boldly into your life? I have been thinking about this lately, and I do not believe stepping boldly is only about speaking up during difficult times or standing for something bigger than ourselves, though that certainly matters. I think stepping boldly also lives in the quiet moments and everyday …
The people in our lives affect us more than we sometimes realize. Some relationships leave us feeling safe, supported, and deeply connected. Others may leave us feeling emotionally exhausted, misunderstood, or longing for a connection that does not fully reach us. What can make relationships especially difficult is that love alone does not always determine …
Mother’s Day: To those new mom’s adjusting to motherhood in all it’s glory and challenges.I see you. You are loved.To those mom’s with special needs children who feel alone in the ‘normal child’ world.I see you. You are loved.To those mom’s who are afraid for their children due to some people in society not approving …
Do you ever pause and picture what your ideal day could feel like? Not in a faraway, someday kind of way, but in a way that feels personal and grounded in your real life. Your ideal job, your ideal relationships, your ideal pace. The word ideal can quietly shift your mood. It creates space between …
Happy May Day. This day has long reflected the power of consistent effort and the impact of people showing up for something that matters. It is a reminder that meaningful change often emerges over time through steady action, intention, and a willingness to keep going even when things feel uncertain. While May Day honors that …
I have always been a big dreamer, from where I want to travel, to where I want to live, to the kind of life I want to create. Some of those dreams have come to fruition, others have not, and still, I keep going. How about you? Do you let yourself dream freely, or do …
This past weekend, I went to see the cherry blossoms in Jackson Park. I’ve lived in Chicago for over 25 years, and somehow this was my first time making it there during bloom season. I had been checking the forecast and the bloom updates for days, trying to predict the “perfect” moment. Saturday felt like …
