Life

Trust the Unfolding

Maybe the universe weaves certain people into our lives with intention, only to guide them away when their role in our story is complete. Perhaps it brings people into our lives for reasons we can't always understand, leaving lessons hidden in the spaces they leave behind - lessons that cannot be learned through beauty alone.… Continue reading Trust the Unfolding

Happiness, Life, Love

Finding Wholeness in Breath

There are moments in life when you encounter an experience so profound, it alters you at your core. For me, this was my recent Breathwave session at an event called Good Medicine, facilitated by Patrick and his incredible team. In that sacred, welcoming space, I connected with myself in a way I had never thought… Continue reading Finding Wholeness in Breath

Happiness

Stop Imitating: Discover Your True Self

There is danger in living a life imitating others, or even in having envy over what other people are doing. When we live our lives based upon following a path others have forged, we risk living a life that isn't fulfilling and doesn't feel as if it belongs to us. The result of imitating others… Continue reading Stop Imitating: Discover Your True Self

Happiness

Navigating Modern Dating: Lessons Learned

Lately, my dating experience has been frustrating—some connections have come close to working out, some were completely wrong, and others ended before they even had a chance to develop. To be honest, I've been hesitant to even step back into the dating world. My last serious relationship was emotionally draining, leaving me fiercely protective of… Continue reading Navigating Modern Dating: Lessons Learned

Life, Love

At the Crossroads: Trusting the Unknown

There’s a strange, almost sacred, space we find ourselves in when one chapter of life closes but the next one hasn’t yet fully emerged. If I had to describe it, it feels like standing at the edge of something vast and unknown—a little intimidating, a little exhilarating, and full of possibility. It’s not a feeling… Continue reading At the Crossroads: Trusting the Unknown

Life, Love

When Chemistry Isn’t Enough in Dating

There’s something magical about those dates where everything feels just right—effortless conversation, natural chemistry, and a shared sense of excitement for what might come next. I recently had one of those dates. He was handsome, intelligent, and we clicked instantly. We talked for hours, discussing everything from our favorite books to potential future plans. There… Continue reading When Chemistry Isn’t Enough in Dating

Life, Love

Dating Disappointments: Embracing Rejection

Recently, I went on a date that didn’t quite spark. We gathered to enjoy live music, a backdrop of vibrant energy and rhythm. It was probably one of the most beautiful dates I've ever been on. The audience sat amidst the blooming flowers on a flower farm, the folk singer and her guitar on the… Continue reading Dating Disappointments: Embracing Rejection

Life

Choose Connections Where You Like the Version of Yourself

A recent realization struck me: the version myself that emerges can vary significantly depending on the company I keep. As I reflected on this insight, I recognized the importance of seeking relationships where I genuinely like the version of myself that appears when I am with them. This understanding highlights just how crucial it is… Continue reading Choose Connections Where You Like the Version of Yourself

Life

Choosing the Bear

It's fascinating how metaphors evolve over time, isn't it? Four years ago, I wrote about facing the bear in the context of relationships. Back then, the bear symbolized the raw, unfiltered aspects of ourselves that we reveal to those closest to us. It represented vulnerability, the scary moments when we let our guards down and… Continue reading Choosing the Bear

Life, Love

Daring to Care

There is nothing more risky than pretending not to care. I gravitate towards this pretense of not caring. I struggle with vulnerability, often tempted to conceal my true feelings and emotions. I am tempted to convince myself that being impassive is to be strong. To be impassive is to be safe. Though I crave connection,… Continue reading Daring to Care