Mindfulness
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When “I’m Fine” Is Not the Whole Story
We say it all the time. “Hey, how are you?” “I’m fine.” Sometimes it is true. Sometimes it is easier. Sometimes it is the only answer we know how to give without opening a door we do not have the energy to walk through. Life gets heavy. There are seasons when the weight is more Read more
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When You’ve Been Holding It All Together Too Long
Sometimes being dependable turns into being invisible. You’re there for people. You make sure the bills are paid. You do what needs to be done without needing applause or attention. You’ve done it for so long, it feels like the only way you know how to be. But lately, it’s starting to wear on you. Read more
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When Money Feels Heavy Too
It’s easy to overlook the impact money has on someone’s well-being. Not because it’s not real, but because people get used to pushing it down. Bills come in. Plans get delayed. Slowly your world starts getting smaller. You begin hesitating more. You worry before you even spend. You tell yourself you’ll figure it out, and Read more
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I’m Not in a Hurry, But I’m Not Stuck
Sometimes I wake up and feel like I should be further along. Like maybe I missed something, or I’m behind some invisible schedule I never agreed to. But then I think… I’m still showing up. I’m still listening. I still care about where I’m going, even if I don’t have all the details. I’m not Read more
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Joy That Doesn’t Need a Reason
I’ve been thinking about joy lately. Not the kind that comes from checking boxes or everything finally going the way you planned. I mean the kind that just shows up. Quiet, steady, already there. It’s easy to look for a reason to feel good. We tie joy to progress, to people, to good news. But Read more
