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The holidays are not always easy. For many — myself included — they stir up more than just joy and lights. The holidays can be… a lot. Let’s be honest — family dynamics can bring out our deepest old patterns. And I’m no exception. As we gather around tables and traditions, it’s easy for the pressure to perform, show up, host, and do-it-all… can weigh heavily. And for many of us, family dynamics intensify. We unconsciously slip into old roles within our family system, falling into patterns...

Everyone I run into lately is running on fumes and overscheduled. After sending out an invite for our annual Winter Solstice gathering, I could immediately sense the collective tension—people struggling to figure out how to fit in one more thing . It’s the way of the world these days. But it’s no longer my way. And if I may, I gently invite you to consider if it truly needs to be yours. The truth is: we create our reality. Every single minute of every single day—whether we realize it or not....

I have a love-hate relationship with social media. And lately? It’s leaning more toward “we’re taking a break.” The other day, I overheard two women on the trail talking about how drained they’ve been feeling by social platforms. I smiled to myself—because I know I’m not alone. The truth is, social media is neutral. It’s not the villain. It’s our relationship  to it—and the energy we bring—that makes all the difference. And if I’m honest? My attitude needed a reset. I caught myself judging,...