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softness

This week, practice embracing softness in your life: Ask for support: Reach out to someone you trust and let them know what you need—whether it’s a listening ear, a moment of connection, or just someone to sit with. Be gentle … Continue reading

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Family Beyond Blood

A lot of people created life but didn’t agree to nurture it. Showed up for the performance, but not the process. And it’s painful, but also freeing, to admit that. What I’m learning is that soul bonds don’t always follow … Continue reading

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Awesome Human Beings

The teenager bagging groceries today asked if I wanted my bread on top. I said yes. He nodded seriously and said, “Good call. Structural integrity is everything.” Then he arranged my bags like he was building a cathedral. His coworker … Continue reading

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work ethos

normalize calling your corporate gig your side job and your creative projects and writing your main job. it forces you to have a different relationship with work that you do to make rent, and a more serious relationship with the … Continue reading

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The Power of Kindness

You know what’s underrated?? Letting people be. Letting them mispronounce a word, talk too much about a show they love, or get excited about something you don’t understand. You don’t have to get it, just be kind. Everyone’s got something … Continue reading

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