When You Stop Trading Physical Intimacy for the Illusion of Love So many women—myself included, at times—have mistaken flattery, charm, and love bombing for real love. It feels intoxicating when a man showers you with attention, tells you everything you’ve been longing to hear, and makes you feel chosen. But often, the harsh truth isContinue reading “Break the Spell Vibes”
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Reality Check Vibes
Expectation vs. Reality People often build up others and situations in their minds because imagination is safer than reality. In our heads, we can shape things exactly how we want them to be—perfect, exciting, fulfilling. It’s hope mixed with idealism, a desire for something meaningful or extraordinary. But reality has edges. People are flawed. SituationsContinue reading “Reality Check Vibes”
Sabotage Vibes
The Illusion of Control: How Self-Sabotage Keeps Us Stuck I’ve had to admit something to myself that’s been a long time coming: I have a tendency to self-sabotage. And not in an obviously dramatic, self-destructive way—but in those quiet, subtle patterns that fly just under the radar. The procrastination masked as “waiting for the rightContinue reading “Sabotage Vibes”
Music Vibes
From Country Roads to Kensington Market In our Uber from the hotel to Kensington Market, I swear my ears were bleeding. The driver was blasting country music and—listen—I know this might be sacrilege coming from a Midwestern girl, but I cannot with country. I know, I know. I’m supposed to have a soft spot forContinue reading “Music Vibes”
Investment Vibes
Paying a Premium for Mediocrity Sitting at the airport in the international terminal, I found myself reflecting on something my brother-in-law said the other night over dinner. We were talking about international cuisine and how much better the food is abroad compared to back home, when he said something that really stuck with me. HeContinue reading “Investment Vibes”
Almost Vibes
Letting Go of the Almost Love There’s a particular kind of heartbreak that doesn’t come from a relationship ending—but from one that never truly began. The talking stages that fizzle. The ghosting. The endless swiping. The “almosts” that leave you more confused than heartbroken, but still grieving something that felt real. I know that ache.Continue reading “Almost Vibes”
Karmic Vibes
It’s Giving: Karma, Taylor Swift, and Letting Go of the Bitterness Let’s talk about karma—not just the concept, but the energy behind it. You know, the “Karma is the guy on the screen coming straight home to me” kind of vibe. (Thanks, Taylor, for the anthem we didn’t know we needed.) Whether you believe in cosmic justice,Continue reading “Karmic Vibes”
Aligned Vibes
Soul Over Status: A Middle-Aged Millennial’s Take on What Actually Matters So the other day, I saw an ad for this vibey, spiritual athleisure brand—think “Chakras aligned, outfit divine”—and they had a hoodie that said “Soul over Status” on the back. I almost hit add to cart right then and there. I mean, YES. Take my money. But then I remembered IContinue reading “Aligned Vibes”
Writing Vibes
Why I Like to Write When I was a kid, I was nerdy. Like, glasses-too-big-for-my-face, book-in-hand-at-recess kind of nerdy. It wasn’t until middle school that I realized I might actually be… cute? And possibly even cool-adjacent? But until then, books were my world. Reading was a safe escape from what, at times, was a veryContinue reading “Writing Vibes”
Living Lucidly: A Vibe
What does it mean to live lucidly, anyway? If you’ve ever had a lucid dream, you know the moment — that surreal shift when you realize wait… I’m dreaming. Suddenly, you’re not just watching things happen — you’re in it, aware, and even able to shape what comes next. Living lucidly is kind of like that… butContinue reading “Living Lucidly: A Vibe”
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