Have you felt it, too? Over the past year, I’ve noticed a shift in my relationships that has caught me off guard, but in a good way. It’s as if we’re all waking up to new ways of connecting, and I’m beginning to see that these changes might be exactly what we need.Realizing What Romantic ...
Burnout: How 9/11, the 2008 Crash, and COVID-19 Shaped Our Generation
Looking back, I see how the events of 9/11 shaped my career and our generation's work culture. For many of us in Generation X, 9/11 didn’t just change the world—it changed how we worked. We didn’t even realize it at the time. Job security seemed to vanish overnight. Many of us responded by working ...
Joy with an Older Dog: A Journey to a Present Life
Leaving a soul-crushing job was a leap into the unknown. However, I traded corporate chaos and sitting in traffic for something far more precious: time with my older dog, Romeo. At first, the days seemed to stretch endlessly. But I soon discovered that each one was filled with its own moments of ...
Media: Taking Control of How We Consume it
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how I consume media. The days of waiting for the evening news or reading the morning paper are over. Now, I’m navigating a sea of digital content, choosing what I want to engage with and when. This realization has been a bit of an awakening—now, I understand I ...
Renewal at Midlife: Discovering Balance and Purpose
As summer fades into fall, I’ve been spending more time in my garden, pulling out the last blooms and preparing the soil for a new season. This renewal feels like an awakening—a reminder to slow down and embrace the changes happening around me. My grandma’s words echo in my mind: “Bloom where you ...
