Touch Grass, Not Your Phone
Lately, I’ve been complaining that there’s never enough time to do the things I really want to do. But if I’m being honest, when I finally get a bit of free time, what do I do?I reach for my phone. A notification pings, a video starts, and before I know it, I’m watching paint swirl…
Finding Peace in the Chaos: Navigating Conflict in Blended Families
Blended families are beautifully complex. They’re born out of love, second chances, and the hope of building something stronger together. But let’s be honest — combining different family systems, personalities, parenting styles, and emotional histories often brings friction. Conflict is natural. But with compassion and the right tools, it doesn’t have to be destructive. At My…
Healing from Adoption: A Journey Back to Wholeness
Adoption is a Beginning, but Not the Whole Story Adoption is often described as a beautiful solution — creating families, offering new chances, and transforming lives. But for many adoptees, it also begins with a loss: the loss of a biological connection, of familiarity, and often, a sense of identity. This isn’t about blame. It’s…
Thoughts and Tips on Mastery
Author Derek Sivers said that pursuing mastery is how to live. He believes that mastery can help filter out noise and lead to deep happiness. I love this quote of his: “Mastery is the best goal because the rich can’t buy it, the impatient can’t rush it, the privileged can’t inherit it, and nobody can…