Shed What’s Dead

Growth and Death I love when plants grow new leaves. Growth in general is such a beautiful experience, and I enjoy having a front row seat to watching my personal plants sprout. Each new leaf starts as a tiny bud,…

Marriage Isn’t Easy: Lessons From Year One

talk about the hard stuff The biggest thing I’ve realized during my first year of marriage is that people don’t talk about the hard stuff nearly enough. I don’t mean this in a pessimistic way, but in a realistic sense.…

Creating a Mental Health Toolbox

As someone who struggles with anxiety, depression, and occasional panic attacks, I am knew I needed to create a mental health toolbox! (Read more about my mental health journey here and here.) I have most of the items on the…

Are You Listening to Your Body?

What Does It Mean to Listen to Your Body? Did you know that your body is talking to you? I know that sounds a little crazy, but it actually has quite a bit to say. Are you listening to your…