What if life is actually everything happening all at once, not compartmentalized and controlled but fluid and full, each task wed to another, each sadness and delight related? This poem is about that sense of wonderment and appreciation. Being in awe of everything is a kind of therapy, an active participation in life.

Letting yourself not just navigate this season, but seeing yourself as inherently part of that process is a radical way of looking at life. It changes almost, if not every single thing. It's a way to find your footing in the world and in this moment, a matter of forgiving yourself and the past enough to move forward.

Today's post is a short sweetener for a full life, a life full of grief and joy, friendships and heartbreak, and those rare quiet moments to yourself. I found this inner peace "manifesto" in an old folder that I'd forgotten about until now. May it bring sunlight into your morning and give you something to think about today.

If you're here now, trying to be better instead of bitter for all you've been through, then here's to you. I get you. That's not one of the easy decisions in life, and we could all use all the help we can get. May these quotes bring you a little sunlight today, wherever you're at in your own process.

In case you need to hear it today, it's alright to follow your own heart, according to your own timeline, in your own way. Nobody else can do that for you. Progress is a slow burn, and taking your time can take you much further. If you're anything like me, read this note to self and try not to be too hard on yourself.

Before anything else, it’s okay to admit you’re not perfect or good all the time. It’s okay to admit that some days, weeks, and seasons are much harder than others. Hiccups are part of life. So are you. When you feel as volatile as a storm, try using these affirmations for mood swings. So you can get on with your life.

In honor of our loved ones who have passed, I wrote a poem. For me, they speak most clearly through poetry. It also seems like when we put down what we're carrying, let the past rest, and embrace the moment we're standing in instead, we have a better chance of feeling their presence. May this poem help you do just that.

Courage is the virtue that drives us to follow through with our intentions & to embody all the virtues we identify with. Courage is many things: showing up for difficult discussions, choosing vulnerability over comfort, forgiving ourselves & each other. Together, we can practice courage in small ways. It's how we grow.

When I was in my lowest place, that was sacred ground. Thinking about how desolate I felt being in that place, it reminds me that I’m a much stronger version of myself only because of the weakness I’ve felt. May these words of strength help you see that you, too, can bloom from nearly anything.