Category: Slow Living Lifestyle
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I Thought I Was Just Tired—But I Was Actually Done
I was approaching a milestone birthday.The big 4-0. And while life looked fine on the outside, something deep within me was starting to stir. There was this low hum of dissatisfaction that wouldn’t go away.I was beginning to feel the first tremors of what I now know was a midlife awareness moment.Not a crisis.Not chaos.But…
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I Stayed Too Long Because I Didn’t Want to Disappoint Anyone
About 10 years ago, I met an amazing woman online through my nonprofit organization. She had joined my Facebook group, reached out, and asked if we could meet up. We lived in the same city, and I said yes without hesitation. From the moment we sat down, it was clear:This was going to be a…
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The Shame of Not Knowing Better Almost Kept Me Stuck
I was 27 years old when I decided I wanted to be wealthy. Not just comfortable. Not just surviving.Wealthy. And at the time, the only real pathway I saw into that kind of wealth—the kind that changes lives, shifts generations, gives options—was real estate. It was 2005. The market was ripe. And I had just…
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What If I Let It Be Easy?
I am so absolutely blessed to have good, good girlfriends.The kind that love me, hold space for me, challenge me, laugh with me, and show up fully as themselves every single time. I’m talking about women who bring joy to a room the second they walk in. Women who aren’t afraid to cry when life…
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I Felt Guilty Resting—Until Grief Made It Clear What Really Matters
I’ll never forget the morning I woke up and saw a text message from a number that wasn’t saved in my phone. The number had an area code I recognized immediately. It was from the city where one of my best friends from college lived. Even though it wasn’t her number, I knew exactly who…
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The Fear of Slowing Down Almost Kept Me in Survival Mode
I can remember waking my husband up—shaking him out of his sleep, saying, “Hey, get up. It’s time for you to get up. You need to get moving. Let’s go.” We were probably about three to five months into being married. Still newlyweds. Still figuring it all out. My husband? He’s always been a “let…
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The Summer of Yes: What Happens When You Say Yes to Your Own Voice
It started with a girl’s trip to Dollar Tree. Not a big deal. Not some major moment.Just me and one of my best girlfriends—wandering through aisles of glassware, snack trays, and random treasures we didn’t know we needed. That’s the thing about Dollar Tree.It’s like a scavenger hunt.Every location is different.You never know what you’ll…
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You Can Be Happy: The Joy of a Life That Aligns with Your Values
I was sitting on the floor of my living room, surrounded by jars. The second batch of pickled onions had just finished cooling.I had tied tiny labels to each one—gifts for a few close friends who’d tasted the first batch and raved. The apartment smelled like vinegar, lemon, and soft jazz.The balcony door was cracked…
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The Quiet Win -How Joy Sneaks In When You Let Yourself Be Fully You
It started with pickled onions.Yup—onions. Sliced red, bathed in vinegar and sugar, sealed in glass.The kind of thing you’d think was small, maybe even silly, unless you’ve been where I’ve been: running, hustling, over-serving, always aiming to prove I was enough by how much I could do for everyone else. But this?This was just for…
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Redefining What Support Looks Like: Because strong doesn’t mean solo
I used to think support looked like someone showing up exactly the way I needed them to, without me having to say a word. Anticipate me.Read the room.Notice when I’m overwhelmed and offer help before I collapse.Show up with a plan.Take something off my plate. And honestly… part of that still holds true. But over…
Slower, Wealthier, Happier 