A poem about being a light in dark times.

Part of me always thought it was a service to worry about my loved ones and get really depressed in response to injustices. But after going through a tumultuous year, I’ve learned why my misery is actually a disservice. Now, I lead with joy.

Here’s a round-up of everything I wrote and shared with you in 2024—from navigating hard times to embracing creative play; from big dreams to rage journaling. I’m proud of it, and it’s the perfect amount.

The miraculous thing that happened when I was 20 minutes late to my massage. (And that time I ditched my five-year plan).

If deadlines and plans are becoming a source of shame, punishment, failure, there's a better way to take action. I share strategies for people who have trouble slowing down and people who have trouble getting going.

Why do we keep setting deadlines for ourselves? They make us feel inadequate, stressed out, and rushed in a world that already moves way too fast. Let's top micro-managing our lives.

I share my story of quitting a new job after six months. I used to think it was a weakness when my body fell apart in stressful situations, but it often means I’m in the wrong place.

Are you having trouble recovering from something intense? It’s not realistic to bounce back immediately—especially for those of us with big hearts and sensitive systems. No matter what we need or how long it takes to heal, compassion is key.

Life is much too short to always feel rushed. Wasting time can be a beautiful practice that helps us unhook from hustle and reconnect with the joy of our humanity.

When we choose one path, we snuff out other possibilities. But we can’t be paralyzed by all the enticing options. There’s great freedom in choosing a singular focus.

Overwhelm isn’t a personal failing. It’s a healthy response to an overly demanding world full of broken systems and backwards priorities. Here’s how I’m taking the shame out of my overwhelm and supporting myself through it.

If you’re always striving to meet impossible standards, I suggest gently starting to lower your expectations and increase your resources. Here are six ways to practice both. Audio version available.

At what cost do we ignore our exhaustion? What’s the price of starting every over-scheduled day in a state of deep deficit? What happens when we rarely have the resources to meet our ambitions? Audio version available.

Humans feel most supported when we’re accepted as is. When we think of ourselves as allies to ourselves and others—accepting instead of trying to fix—we offer true support. It’s a game changer. Audio version available.

Give yourself time to honor your year, your growth, and your sweet self. I invite you to reflect on big external changes and events, as well as internal shifts that might be imperceptible to others. Audio version available.

Embracing your limitations can reduce feelings of scarcity and overwhelm and provide you with more freedom and relief. Here are a few practical examples of how to invite in acceptance. Audio version available.

I’m starting to honor the limits of my own capacity, control, and mortality. As my blind optimism fades and I surrender to what is actually true, I've stumbled into a strange sense of peace. Audio version available.

A post giving you permission to not be OK, because things are not OK right now. What if we can use these hard feelings to build a better world? Audio version available.

Here are 7 simple gratitude practices to try when you feel locked in a scarcity mindset. The first one is something I practice every night before bed; it has been a game-changer. Audio version available.

I’ve been in a Funk, and it feels exactly appropriate. Instead of trying to fix it, I’m listening. My bad mood is telling the truth about how broken the world is. Audio version available.