Steps, Big and Small

I have this goal to post every single day, but tonight when I sat down I wasn’t sure what I was going to write about — because it’s actually been a good day. And lately, I’ve caught myself wondering where my good days have gone. Still, I’ve been showing up for my goals, even when … Continue reading Steps, Big and Small →

Yesterday, I fell. Today, I got back up.

You know, I don’t know when I started collecting phrases to survive, but I’ve been doing it for a long time. They go in my journal, on post-its, anytime I have thought or realization that hits hard, I keep it. Affirmations have gotten me through more of midlife than I ever expected to live through. … Continue reading Yesterday, I fell. Today, I got back up. →

The Light

One of the things I didn’t expect about living in Spain was how much I would love watching seniors live their lives. Here, “retired” still means something. You work until a certain age, you pay your taxes, and then you rest. You live. No one rushes you. No one makes you feel like you’re taking … Continue reading The Light →

This Isn’t Strength — It’s Survival

I’m new to blogging. I don’t really know what you’re supposed to share and what’s “too much.” But today, my brain feels like a bag of cats and my chest feels like a lead balloon, so I’m going to write anyway. People keep telling me, “You’re strong. You’ll figure it out. You always do.” And … Continue reading This Isn’t Strength — It’s Survival →

Things I can’t change …

I get a daily writing prompt, and today I was asked to describe myself in an alternate universe. Mind you, I have not had any coffee yet and I can smell the fresh bread from the bakery down the street, so … In an alternate universe, my mom and I would have moved to Spain … Continue reading Things I can’t change … →

Let’s call this: A little clarity I didn’t know I needed.

The author expresses gratitude to Charlotte Lee-Rau for creating a supportive platform where they encountered coach Lori Cunningham. Their partnership ignites a newfound sense of direction and meaningful dialogue about the author's professional life. The author reflects on their emotional struggles after leaving a previous role in martial arts, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and guidance in personal rebuilding.

Moving Towards …

I thought I was chasing a new place, a new experience — but I was really searching for a version of myself I hadn’t met yet. This is a story about movement, identity, and starting over at 53, even after everything breaks.