The smell of cigarettes and whisky filled my nostrils as I make my way down into the darkened lounge. It’s crazy that I would find one here, especially in a town like this, but here I am, standing in my newly thrifted satin-like dress, looking around and taking in the […]
The Becoming
Growth Through Adversity: Finding Light in the Depths of Darkness
Two years ago, I was lying in my new apartment in a brand new city, staring at the ceiling with my mind racing. I was in a relationship where I wasn’t loved, and I didn’t love them. I was just lonely and didn’t even love myself. I knew what I […]
Brushstrokes of Self-Discovery: Empowering Tips for Unveiling Your True Self
Growing up, I was surrounded by a large community. Everyone knew me through a family member or a friend. You would think that would mean I had a constant support system and people looking out, but it was quite the opposite. I felt as if there were constant eyes on […]
Why ‘We Don’t Do That’ Shouldn’t Define You
When I moved out into my own place, I was a broke, fresh-out-of-college kid, excited to leave my small town and live in the city. I couldn’t afford much, just a crappy one-bedroom apartment in a not-so-favorable location. But it was mine, and I was trying to make the best […]
Forging Bonds: Navigating Mother’s Day Estrangement and Building Community
Sitting in my car, tired from the day, I’m debating on making this call. It’s late in the evening on Mother’s Day, and outside of a text, I haven’t spoken to my mom today, nor has she reached out to ask why. We were never close growing up, and the […]
Embracing Bohemian Minimalism: Finding Harmony in Eclectic Simplicity
It’s fascinating how our personal philosophies can shape not just our living spaces, but our entire outlook on life. I’ve never considered myself a true minimalist. The idea of sterile, empty rooms with sleek lines seems more like a scene from a dystopian film than a place where I could […]
4 Moments Of Joy From This Week
I was able to go on a morning walk the other day and the weather was just perfect. When I came up a hill and through a passage I was able to take in this beautiful view and it made me so happy that I could take in this view […]
Exploring Meditation: My First Class Experience
As I entered the classroom, I was a nervous wreck. I prefer to practice in the comfort of my home, but I thought maybe getting some outside help wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world, right? I quickly found my spot near the back of the classroom and heard […]
How to Cope with Hard Days: Embrace Your Bohemian Sanctuary and Find Inner Peace
Some days just feel off, don’t they? The kind where everything seems to go wrong, and all you want is to retreat into the comfort of your own peaceful space. Today was one of those days. As soon as I stepped through the door, my bohemian sanctuary, filled with eclectic […]
Shedding Old Behaviors For A Kinder Future
“That’s Miss Meanie over there!” my uncle joked, pointing at me with a wide grin. I was a child sitting next to my mother at a family dinner, avoiding eye contact with him. I was always nervous around the adults in my family; I never knew when to speak. So, […]