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  • Push Anyway

    Push Anyway

    As soon as you make a move to add serious value to your being, life comes through like a van with no windows and Free Hugs painted on the side. Creepy and chaotic. The internal arguments that you can’t even discuss will have you knowing everything will be okay and on the verge of a…

  • The Dry Place That’s Still Growing Me

    The Dry Place That’s Still Growing Me

    I’ve found that the place between letting go of what was and surrendering into what’s next can feel lonely and a little nomadic. In that in‑between space, you’re not where you were, but you’re not quite where you’re going either. And even when you try to talk about it, most people don’t understand — and…

  • Before I Say a Word

    Before I Say a Word

    Before I say a word, my presence speaks first. The alignment, the quiet, the willingness — it all shows up before the language does. This is the story of what enters the room before my voice ever joins in.

  • Somewhere Between Peace and “What Is This?”

    Somewhere Between Peace and “What Is This?”

    Oh my goooooooooooooooooooood. Ever since I said I was going to go with this surrender thing, it’s been one thing after another. I’m mature enough to know that despite my discomfort right now, I’m still going in the right direction — but still Joi enough to know that this is some bullshit. The only good…

  • The Strength of a Made‑Up Mind

    The Strength of a Made‑Up Mind

    There’s nothing more powerful than a made‑up mind.  Because once your mind is made up, everything else begins to shift. The things that once felt comfortable start to fall away, not out of punishment, but because they can’t go where you’re growing. It’s a lot like a tree moving through the seasons. Autumn comes first…

  • Reinforcing the Foundation with Gratitude

    Reinforcing the Foundation with Gratitude

    Even in the middle of new beginnings — with all the uncertainty, stretching, and unknowns — it’s still important to be thankful for where you are. Why? Because stepping out of your comfort zone takes guts. It means you’re not just existing. It means you chose yourself. You decided you were worth the fight —…