This past month—honestly, maybe even longer—I’ve been burnt out. My brain’s been foggy, I’ve had trouble sleeping, and all I’ve wanted are the “bad things”: chips, pizza, and naps, even after coffee. I knew something was off. Now, I don’t usually use this space to talk about real-world problems. I […]
The Moon-Soaked Fig Ritual: A Gut-Clearing, Energy-Rebalancing Practice for the Spiritually Inflamed
Lately, I’ve been feeling… off. You know the feeling: bloated for no reason, creatively flat, energetically congested. Not quite sick, but not well. Like my body is holding onto something it doesn’t know how to release. I turned to something that came to me in a dream (yes, truly)—a blend […]
Little Romance DIY: Wine Bottle Candle Holders
I love a place that looks and feels like a home. Don’t give me anything sterile or minimalistic—I need warmth, personality, and soul. I want a space that looks lived-in, not like a showroom. That’s why I love the idea of upcycling wine bottles into other items. I’ve used them […]
Cleansing and Renewing Thrifted Finds: A Ritual for Fresh Energy
Thrifting is such a fun experience. The thrill of the hunt, the high of discovering a gem, and the excitement of styling it in your home—it’s a whole flurry of emotion. Each piece gets a second life, another chance to bring joy. But I’m always a little leery of taking […]
How Do You Carry Your Energy? How Kate Spade Bags Challenge the Idea of Good Vibes
Scrolling lazily on my phone before bed, I came across a post on Threads—(do we call them “tweets” there? Still not sure)—where someone asked, “Y’all still buying Kate Spade? Didn’t she die in a horrible way? I don’t want to carry that energy.” At first glance, it felt like one […]
A Little Wine, A Little Nostalgia… and a Big Mistake
When you cultivate a life of peace, it’s nice. Your mornings are slow and intentional. Your coffee is a little sweeter, your wine a little smoother—everything is as it should be. But then there’s that little part of you that craves excitement, a story for the girls, something to appease […]
Dating for the Plot: When Casual Relationships Start to Feel Empty
Ok, we can talk, right? Like real talk? I’ve had good relationships and I’ve had bad ones. Believe it or not, the ones I enjoyed the most were often the ones with the most drama. I was never one to take relationships seriously. There was always a reason I got […]
The Myth of Self-Isolation: How I Learned Growth Requires Connection
In today’s culture, we idolize independence. We love to see people pick themselves up, dust off their boots, and get to work. The self-made hustler mentality is celebrated, and it has seeped into the self-help world. It’s almost expected to isolate ourselves to work on our personal growth. I did […]
From Sulking to Savoring: My Rituals for Bad Mental Health Days
Lying in bed, I stare at the canopy above me. I can’t even be bothered to move. My mind replays my worst hits, complete with commentary. Regret, shame, and guilt weigh heavy on my chest. I turn onto my side, watching the sunlight struggle to brighten my room through the […]
I Tried Float Therapy- Here’s What It Taught Me
This year is my year of embracing me—trying all the things on my bucket list and doing everything my anxiety tells me I can’t or shouldn’t. I’m not living in the shadows anymore; I’m embracing myself and my journey. That’s why, for my birthday, I decided to try float therapy. […]