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Here’s where I share honest reflections, grounding tools, lessons I’ve learned (the hard way), and stories from the journey of living more authentically.

One post a month. No fluff. Just gentle insight and real talk.

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I Put My Feet in the Snow Last Week (And Other Unglamorous Grounding Practices)

What does grounding actually look like on a hard day? Not the pretty version - the real one. Last week I put my bare feet in the snow. Here's what I did, why it works, and what it has to do with trusting yourself when life feels uncertain.

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Self-trust doesn't feel like I thought it would

Self-trust doesn't feel confident or certain—it just feels uncomfortable. Here's what I'm learning about trusting myself even when it's hard, and why the discomfort might actually mean you're doing it right.

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grounding through uncertainty

I caught myself lying awake at 2am, catastrophizing about uncertainty — while building a workshop about staying grounded in uncertainty. The irony wasn't lost on me. But here's what I did instead of spiraling: I noticed it. I didn't try to fix it. I just practiced what I teach. This is the work.