Welcome (back) to my word for the year posts! In case you missed last month’s post, “experiment” is my word for 2024. On the 10th of every month, I plan to set small challenges for myself. Focused on fun, feeling, and actually doing things, “experiment” merits play, trying, and failing. Previous words of the year…
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Inner Compass: Savoring, Solitude, Standing Up
I am so impressed with myself that I have written (and published) on the 10th of every month this year! The fact that I have committed to and accomplished this goal feels so satisfying. Savoring that feeling is a surreal experience because not only have I written 12 posts, I have gained emotional clarity on…
How do I give grace when I’m alone?
For the last 3 months, I’ve written about grace on the 10th, 20th, and 30th, but it feels much longer since my last post. Maybe because tonight’s post is especially vulnerable. But grace requires honest reflection, and so I am giving space to my feelings below. If they help you release or feel heard, all…
Asking for grace via acceptance and agency
It’s April 10th, so that means another grace post! Since it’s a new month, April’s grace themes on the 10th, 20th, and 30th will start with letter A. In honor of being (nearly) halfway through with spelling out g – r – a – c – e, I’m shaking up today’s format, mainly focused on…
Womxn in Progress: Mikayla Ruvalcaba
Every Wednesday in March 2022, I am sharing one #womxninprogress, detailing the work of a creative, inspiring womxn in my life. If you’d like this series to continue after March, click here to learn about these spotlights and/or submit a spotlight. Over the last 4 Wednesdays, I’ve highlighted friends and colleagues, and I’m thrilled to…
How camping can become a minimalist activity
I went camping this weekend and will be visiting another new city later this week! One of my core values is exploring, and I recently dived into mini-adventures. I made it a summer goal to be outside as much as possible, and one of my year-long goals is to explore a new location every week….