A little reminder from my 2019 self that showed up in my memories today. It’s funny how time passes, but the weight and magic of words never change. Still feeling every bit of this today.
Tag: reflections
Why I Drive With My Lights On
Sometimes the safest thing we can do is stop hiding and let ourselves be fully seen.
On Being “Fine”
We are taught from childhood to smile through stress and insist we're “fine,” even when we’re falling apart inside. This personal reflection explores the quiet exhaustion of holding everything together, the unexpected relief of finally breaking down, and the small moment of human kindness that made it okay to not be okay.
We the People
The Open Circle This morning, I noticed a bumper sticker on a truck. The kind you can spot from a distance: lifted, oversized tires, the whole aesthetic dialed all the way up. The sticker itself was exactly what you might expect. A bold American flag. A familiar phrase stretched across it: “We the People.” I… Continue reading We the People
Chapter Fifteen: The Way He Sees Her
This is Mira’s story — part fiction, part reflection, wholly honest.(Each chapter will end with a note from her writing, signed as your trusted friend.) 🎧 Listen while you read: “Grow as We Go” by Ben Platt, Sara BareillesFor love that unfolds gently, making space for both softness and strength https://open.spotify.com/track/1xscBC6UV21t0sMCgu0mLi?si=5f4407610da544d2 Mira's Story: The Way He Sees… Continue reading Chapter Fifteen: The Way He Sees Her
Recognizing Relationship Lessons
We encounter a multitude of individuals on our life's journey, and it seems that each person carries a unique purpose. Most, if not all, of the people we meet are destined to teach us valuable lessons. Lessons that, once learned, pave the way for growth and progression. Friends, mentors, lovers – they all come into… Continue reading Recognizing Relationship Lessons