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From the Archives: Learning to Love Myself: Overcoming Inner Criticism
A year later, I’m still learning to love myself. My inner critic is still there, but I’m learning to quiet it down and meet myself with more patience, compassion, and understanding.
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How Life Shapes the Person We Become
We are shaped by both who we are and what we experience. Life changes us, but it also reveals parts of ourselves that were there all along.
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Things I Want More of in This Season of Life
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve started to realize that the life I want isn’t necessarily bigger or busier. It’s softer. Slower. More aligned with who I truly am. This season of life is…
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The Problem Was Never Learning
I've always been a lifelong learner. The problem was never learning—it was the environment. Growing up, I struggled in traditional classrooms, but when I found subjects that truly interested me, my curiosity took…
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More Than Just Books: What My Bookshelf Says About Me
A personal reflection on what my bookshelf says about me—the stories I love, the books that shaped me, and why our shelves hold pieces of who we are.
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The Small Things That Make Summer Feel Like Home
A quiet summer reflection on the small things that have been bringing me comfort lately—slow days at the beach, fresh seasonal food, ice cream runs, and simple moments with people I love that…
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Reevaluating Proverb: Can You Really Be Anything?
A reflective piece on growing up believing you could be anything you wanted to be—and the moment you realize life, identity, and success are far more complex and personal than that idea suggests.
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Why Daydreaming Isn’t Wasted Time
I think daydreaming is often treated like a distraction—as if it’s time being wasted when we should be doing something more important. But the older I get, the more I realize that my…
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Why Silence Feels Peaceful and Painful at the Same Time
Most of the time, silence feels peaceful to me—like a place to rest and come back to myself. But sometimes, that same silence becomes overwhelming, emotional, and loud in a way that’s hard…
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Cozy Memorial Day Weekend Recipes for a Slow Summer Kickoff
Memorial Day weekend signals the unofficial start of summer, bringing cherished traditions like barbecues and family gatherings. The author reminisces about making potato salad with their grandma, finding comfort in familiar recipes and…
