Something that has been filling me with hope lately has been prayer. And if you’re thinking ‘Prayer?! Is she religious now?” No I am not. I shared more on it in this short video. I have been praying as a human practice, instead of a religious one. Grounding moments where I sit with loved ones and even new acquaintances. Where there is space to speak from the heart. Most importantly, in the moment. Growing up as a kid that went to church, it has been truly liberating to re

An excerpt from my journal: “True support comes not from guilt. Not from ‘who am I if I wouldn’t. Not from fear of losing, fear of not being enough. Not from ‘it’ll make me a good human’. It comes from presence, love and with patience. True support given in a moment of need is the greatest ointment for the lost soul, the aching heart and the tired body. True support says hello, I am here fully, with nothing to ask in return. So if I find myself unable to give wholeheart

Grief. We don't talk about it much. And when we do, there is often a lot of discomfort in the room. The definition: “Very great sadness, especially at the death of someone” and I would add “or something”. I believe, if we dare to look closely, we go through cycles of grief all the time. We might grieve an opportunity that passed us by. A memory we could've had, but didn't. A friendship that was once close but has grown apart. A version of ourselves that is no longer there.