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Booked and Busy I haven’t been this busy in a very long time. I have multiple projects running concurrently. Just how I like it. Is it emotional bypassing? Mmm… Maybe. Emotional bypassing is what happens when we use activity, productivity, spirituality, positivity, or even “growth” to avoid sitting with emotions that feel too uncomfortable to…
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“Love liberates. It doesn’t bind.” — Maya Angelou Have you ever been struck by Cupid’s metaphorical arrow? In Greek mythology, Cupid’s counterpart is Eros, the god of passionate desire, attraction, and romantic love. He isn’t known for quiet, steady affection. Eros represents the kind of love that arrives unexpectedly, ignites like wildfire, and convinces us we’ve found the…
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I sipped my Peachy Palmer (a mix of black peach tea and lemonade) and wandered the historic streets with absolutely no agenda. Honestly, that’s my favorite way to travel. I wandered into a bookstore and slowly made my way through the aisles until one book caught my attention: The Book of Enoch. I tucked it under…
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A Change of Scenery Sometimes the cure for feeling lost is simply to wander somewhere new. Change the scenery. Get on a different wavelength. Walking the historic streets of Montpellier, I found myself slowing down enough to notice everything: the centuries-old architecture, the fountains tucked into quiet squares, the effortless beauty woven into everyday life.…
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Did You Miss Me? I know it’s been awhile. For the past few weeks, every time I sat down to write, the words just…weren’t there. Not because I didn’t have thoughts, but because I couldn’t quite figure out which ones deserved to be said out loud. Writer’s block has a funny way of convincing you…
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Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor, nor am I endorsing the use of GLP-1 medications. If you’re interested in learning more about them, please consult your healthcare provider. I am simply sharing my personal experience as it relates to today’s story and am not offering medical advice. Content Note: This post includes discussion of…
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The Problem with Black-and-White Thinking For years, I thought being rushed was my ultimate pet peeve. Turns out, I was wrong. It’s black-and-white thinking. The belief that everything falls neatly into one category or another. Good or bad. Right or wrong. Victim or villain. Success or failure. Friend or enemy. The reality is that most…
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Change Is in the Air: A New Season, A New Vibe If you’re a frequent flyer around here, you may have noticed the vibe has changed a little since your last visit. I decided it was time to freshen things up for the summer. Try some new topics. Explore some different ideas. Maybe even surprise…
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Internal validation and external validation are not the same thing, but a lot of us spend years confusing them. External validation is temporary. It’s the dopamine hit when your phone lights up. The compliment. The likes on the post. The “good job” from your boss. The text back from the person you secretly handed way…
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“The coconut milk is off.” Spoiler Alert: If you haven’t seen The White Lotus Season 3, spoilers ahead. Sometimes when something feels off to me, or something goes wrong, I will say this phrase out loud: “The coconut milk is off.” Most of the time, people just tilt their head and stare at me. But occasionally, a…
