Magic Is in the Hot Mess
Christmas lights. Oh, the hassle of it all. Storing the bins of decorations, untangling miles of twinkling chaos, climbing ladders, cursing at those damn strands that refuse to light up. It’s a universal pain in the ass. We’ve all been Clark Griswold, pouring our hearts into creating a masterpiece only to have it go dark.And
Why Do I Avoid Myself?
I woke up this morning feeling amazing. It’s 4:40 a.m., and the house is blissfully quiet. The dogs didn’t wake me at 3 a.m. with their insatiable demands for food, so this Friday already feels like a win. It’s PJ day at school, which means Leo will be in a great mood, and for once,
What We Learn When We See Ourselves Clearly
Spoiler alert: This contains key moments from the movie It Ends With Us.There’s a moment early in the movie that hit me hard. Lily Bloom is clear about her boundaries: “I don’t do casual.” It’s such a simple yet powerful statement. She knows what she wants, and she isn’t afraid to stand up for it.And
Finding Joy Where You Are
In my twenties I found myself lost in Rocky Mountain National Park, wandering the wrong trail and growing more frustrated with every step. I kept thinking, Just get closer to the cabin. Close the gap between where you are and where you should be. The thought played on repeat: You’re not where you should be.
