Have you ever looked back and realized you handled something with more confidence, courage, or peace than you would have a year ago? That’s one of my favorite kinds of surprises: when I notice I handled a challenge or frustration with more grace and ease than before. Listen, I cannot imagine life without challenges and …
Dear America, I love you. Not for what you’ve been, but for the ideals you’ve inspired us to keep reaching toward. I love you. Not for how Indigenous people were treated, or how Black and brown communities have been harmed throughout our history, but for the resilience, courage, and contributions of those who chose to …
Last week, I wrote about new beginnings as we headed into a new month and what they can mean. Late that night, after I had scheduled the blog to be sent, I realized I was a week ahead. It isn’t until tomorrow that the new month actually begins. For a moment, I considered getting up, …
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 …
