02//9/26 It’s almost mid-February, and by now there’s usually something striking a strong chord in my heart to write about. Several themes have floated through. A few lines scribbled here and there. I even considered writing about self-love. But every time I tried, I felt a subtle pushing — like I was trying to make something happen. And lately, that just doesn’t work. Something in me has softened… or maybe died… to forcing life, to pushing my agenda onto whatever moment is here. Life seems...

Photo on Unsplash by Amanda Sofia Pellenz 1/15/26 One of my dear friends has an uncanny knack for sending me comedy clips at exactly  the moments I need them most. My sister does this too. And then there’s one of my neighbors—someone I walk with early in the morning once or twice a week. During these walk-and-talks, we sometimes share what’s currently challenging us in life… and more often than not, we end up laughing our asses off at how ridiculous the mind can be—making problems out of...

7 minute guided meditation and End of year journal prompts