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  • After 45, Burnout and Recalibration Feel the Same. They’re Not

    October 2, 2026 /

    For a long time, I didn't know what I wanted. All I knew was the life I had built was no longer working for me.

  • When Letting Go Makes Life Easier

    June 14, 2026 /

    Letting go of what no longer fits, even if you’ve invested time or money into maintaining it, often brings an unexpected sense of ease, clarity, and freedom.

  • Seven Months of Silence, One More Follow-Up, and a Very Big Yes

    April 22, 2026 /

    What do you do when months go by without an answer? This true story follows my seven-month journey from pitching an essay to seeing it published, and the power of one more follow-up.

  • The Surprising Life Lesson at a Tire Shop

    August 11, 2025 /

    A quick trip to a tire shop taught me a simple truth: sometimes life’s answers aren’t hidden—they’re marked right where you can see them.

  • When Something Is Good Enough, It Really Is

    March 28, 2023 /

    How often do you do things for validation rather than enjoyment? Unsatisfied with being good enough, and insisting on making everything perfect...

  • My Life in Mexico Is a Roller Coaster Ride

    January 28, 2023 /

    I moved to Mexico three weeks ago, and it’s been a roller coaster ride! Thrilling, terrifying, funny, and confusing, all mixed into one giant new reality...

  • A Million Ways to the Moon

    January 17, 2023 /

    It's a saying we've all heard before, but what does it mean, really? Find out how to see yourself in a new light and why things didn't work out before...

  • Sad Songs on Rainy Days – How Music Heals Us

    November 9, 2022 /

    Sad songs make us feel, gives meaning to our experiences, and tells us it is all right to feel this way. Nothing is wrong with us. It's all part of life.

  • The Unexpected Benefits of Road Trips

    June 23, 2022 /

    I took a road trip along the legendary Oregon coast to contemplate a new direction ahead. It brought me so much clarity and confidence in my decisions...

  • How This Bedtime Ritual Made My Days Run Smoother

    December 19, 2021 /

    A few months ago, I picked up a new bedtime routine. Lying in bed at night, I envision the following day being a perfect one. Here's what happened...

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