Eleven years later, and I am still standing on it. Eleven years ago today, I pressed publish on my very first blog post. I don’t remember exactly what the page looked like or where I was sitting, but I remember the posture — the decision to stop letting my heart and mind stay troubled, and…
Tag: Mental Health
Unlearning Home
It’s been six months since my last post. Six months. I noticed it today, and honestly, that realization is part of why this post exists. Life has been full — but “full” and “moving forward” aren’t always the same thing. More on that in a moment. There’s a word worth knowing: limerence. Most people associate…
Recognizing You’re Already Home
You’ve Crossed the Bridge, Dear There’s a particular kind of suffering we inflict on ourselves when we miss the moment we’ve arrived — when we keep pursuing solutions to problems we no longer have, crossing bridges we’ve already crossed simply because we once told ourselves we would. I’ve been thinking lately about the difference between…
Finding Perspective: The Art of Flying Higher
A mindset reflection for those moments when we need to rise above the daily grind We often pride ourselves on our ability to focus on details. As mothers, professionals, and community members, this skill serves us well in many aspects of life. But there’s a quiet magic that happens when we occasionally gain a bird’s…
Embracing Sacred Waiting: The Power of Stillness
Last night, I had a dream that shifted something profound within me. In this dream, I was pregnant. I found myself in a hospital waiting room, but instead of sitting quietly in anticipation, I was frantically moving about: folding clothes, packing bags, organizing and reorganizing while everyone around me sat still. The striking part? I…
Transforming Betrayal into Personal Growth
In the intricate landscape of our lives, transitions often arrive disguised as unexpected challenges. What we initially perceive as betrayal can actually be a profound invitation to personal transformation. Our perspective can be the most powerful healing tool we possess. When life seemingly pushes us off our expected path, our first instinct is often to…
