What Makes You Lose Track of Time?

When you hear the word zeal, what do you think of? I used to think it meant endless energy, nonstop enthusiasm, and enough caffeine to keep a small army awake. Then I spent an afternoon at my desk with a cup of tea and completely lost…

The Cliff That Wasn’t There

Faith is hard. Why? Because it’s hard to have faith in something you can’t see, touch, or prove. You might feel it in your heart… but your brain? Your brain has opinions. And it will happily try to talk you out of the very thing your…

Balance, Blisters, and Being Humbled by an 80-Year-Old

I’ve been walking for a few months now. Not because I suddenly turned into one of those people who loves exercise. Nope. In fact, I used to joke that I was allergic to exercise. ​(Used to… for those of you who know words have…

Love Is Bigger Than February

Every February we talk about love. Hearts show up in store windows. Chocolate mysteriously appears on countertops. People start thinking about romance and relationships. And then March arrives… and the conversation disappears. But…

The Power of Connection: Why We’re Stronger Together

There’s a quiet myth many of us were taught growing up. That strength means standing alone. Handle it yourself. Figure it out. Don’t burden anyone. Be strong. On the surface, it sounds admirable. Independent. Capable. Resilient. But…

Why the Small Things Matter More Than You Think

We can all do the big things correctly.Those are easy. What actually stays with people are the small moments. The ones that quietly say I see you without needing recognition. Years ago, I wrote about gratitude. At the time, I thought the…

We’re Drowning in Inspiration and Starving for Instruction

Every January, like clockwork, the internet transforms into a sparkly parade of well-meaning but utterly useless advice: “Spread your wings and fly!” “Step into your power!” “Just be your best self!” Fantastic. Love that…

Discover the Secret to a Holiday You Don’t Need to Recover From

If you’ve ever escaped to the car, the closet, or “walked the dog” who didn’t actually need to go anywhere, welcome. You’re in the right place. The holidays come with feelings no one puts on the gift tags, but we’re going to talk…

Discover the One-Minute Holiday Sanity Reset

You walk into your parents’ house and there she is. Aunt Martha. You smell her before you even round the corner into the living room, that familiar cloud of Charlie perfume layered over years of cigarette smoke. She’s tucked into…

What if you could forgive the unforgivable?

By Katharine Giovanni What if the one thing you thought was unforgivable could finally be lifted? Seriously. Think about it. What if it was actually possible? Yes, I agree that they don’t deserve it. Yes, I agree that you don’t…