Change is inevitable, but navigating transitions with grace requires balancing the bittersweet emotions of growth. When cherished friendships evolve, careers shift, or new roles like parenthood transform our identity, we often find ourselves mourning previous versions of ourselves while simultaneously embracing new possibilities. Many of us fall into the trap of waiting for perfect clarity […]

Life often has us feeling like we’re not enough—not doing enough, not achieving enough, not keeping up with everyone else. But what if the problem isn’t you at all? What if you’re simply in the wrong environment? This revelation hit me while reading a children’s book to my eight-month-old son about sea creatures. I learned […]

The world feels chaotic lately—there’s a buzzing energy that’s both exhilarating and exhausting. As summer unfolds with packed calendars and endless activities, many of us find ourselves yearning for space while simultaneously craving connection. This tension reveals a profound truth about human existence: we need our village. The concept of “it takes a village” extends […]

Could trusting your gut save your life? For me, it literally did.  When my 4-month-old started fussing during a solo road trip, my intuition told me to pull over for a quick stop. Fifteen minutes later, we drove past a horrific accident that had just happened – one that closed the highway for five hours. […]