My Best Valentine in Nine Years
Yesterday felt like any other day—quiet, unremarkable. Valentine’s Day had arrived, but I barely noticed it. For years, the holiday has left a lingering bad taste in my mouth, tied to some notably difficult memories. But this year—for the first time in nine years—I had one of the best Valentine’s Days. A night so full…
Heartbreak Was My Teacher: 12 Lessons Learned Over 12 Years
I value having a clear, sober mind—being able to think honestly and understand my own actions. For me, that clarity has always mattered. I’ve never felt drawn to anything that might dull my thinking, because I’m still learning how my mind works, and I don’t want to rush past that process. The mind is incredibly…
The New Year In Question
Embracing Nature’s Rhythm: Lessons from HawaiI I sit here lounging in an Adirondack chair—the sun sending its warmth and love to my skin—on the island of Oahu, Hawai’i. There is something magical about listening to the wind wrestle with the palm leaves, about the free concerts of melodic tunes sung by the birds. Spending multiple…
10 Lessons in Love: What 2025 Taught Me About the Heart
For many of us, 2025 was a challenging year for love. I watched some people come together, while others drifted apart, each facing trials and tribulations that tested their hearts in unpredictable ways. Some emerged on the other side stronger, while others—by choice or circumstance—walked separate paths. I also met some couples who left, only…
Reflections
My mind has been running nonstop recently, the pedal pressed to the floor. There’s no emergency brake, no effortless way to slow it down. But when I intentionally sit and pause long enough to listen beneath the noise, my soul grasps what my mind cannot yet comprehend: The year of the snake – 2025 -…
A Blessed Repercussion
As I sit in my plush chair, I observe his demeanor while he plays his game. A faint giggle surfaces when he flips the card over to reveal that the image of the red apple matches the same red apple on the the other card. Surprised by his memory, he looks to me for affirmation. I nod and he runs…
Circles
There is an inner circle.It has existed from the beginning. And everyone starts outside of it. Most people want in. They wait for an opening, an invitation, some sign they belong. The inner circle isn’t hidden—many people live there without realizing it. What feels secret is the outside. The outer circle is quiet, sealed like…