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A Reset for Seasons When the Work Feels Heavier Than It Should
Some seasons don’t feel dramatic. Nothing is “wrong.”Nothing has collapsed.Nothing has completely fallen apart. But something inside you feels tired. You’re showing up.You’re doing what’s required.You’re meeting expectations. And yet…... Read more...
Stop Waiting Until You’re on E
Stop Waiting Until You’re on E
Stop waiting until you’re on E. That’s the note I wrote down this week. I’ve been noticing how easy it is to justify postponing care…to wait until something feels urgent... Read more...
The Contagious Calm of a Woman Who Loves Herself Well
The Contagious Calm of a Woman Who Loves Herself Well
Recently, I came across a social media post that has stayed with me. The woman writing it described encountering someone who truly loved herself well. And she said something that... Read more...
Art by Calida Rawles, “Infinite from Root to Tip,” 2020
How to Surrender to Where You Are
Sometimes the hardest part of burnout isn’t the exhaustion itself. It’s the way we keep showing up like we’re fine. We recognize we’re drained. We admit we’re overwhelmed. We even... Read more...
When Faith Needs a Reminder
When Faith Needs a Reminder
There are weeks that feel normal. And then there are weeks that feel like a fight. This has been one of those weeks. Between caring for my daughter after surgery... Read more...
Anchored in the Middle of Worry
Anchored in the Middle of Worry
“Put your trust in God and let Him take care of your worries.” It’s familiar. It’s true. And it’s often harder to practice than it sounds. This week tested me.... Read more...
You’re Not Behind. You’re Just Early.
You’re Not Behind. You’re Just Early.
This week, I learned something that changed how I interpret exhaustion. I woke up one morning near tears. My body felt tense. My shoulders were tight. A mild headache was... Read more...
What You Can’t Do Is Part of Who You’re Becoming
What You Can’t Do Is Part of Who You’re Becoming
I heard this quote this week and couldn’t immediately make sense of why it stayed with me: “What you can’t do often shapes what truly sets you apart.” — Amanda... Read more...
Returning, Not Restarting
Returning, Not Restarting
There’s a quote by Rachel Cargle that captures something many of us are living right now: “The goal isn’t perfection. It’s returning. Life will pull you off track, but your... Read more...
Learning to Dream Again
Learning to Dream Again
For a long time, I thought discomfort was a signal that something was wrong. That if I felt unsettled, off-balance, or tense, it must mean something was lacking. But lately,... Read more...
Standing on Wisdom Even When You Have to Stand Alone
Standing on Wisdom Even When You Have to Stand Alone
This week, my journal kept circling the same truth from different angles: becoming requires standing—sometimes alone—on what you know is right. Not because it’s easy. Not because it’s comfortable. But... Read more...
Let Wisdom Take Root
Let Wisdom Take Root
This week, I’ve been noticing how much effort it takes to become—not in a loud or performative way, but in the quiet discipline of alignment. Becoming isn’t just about dreaming... Read more...