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Protect what brings you joy

Grief clears the way

Writing begets more writing (it’s just f*cking true)

Birthdays, ballots, and baby’s first NaNoWriMo

There are no gold stars (but there’s a lot of self-imposed pressure)

Love is bravery

When you’re feeling lost, help someone else

The 'before' matters more than the 'after'

September was a big, busy month

Everything happens for a season

Step by step is the only way forward

You can’t escape sorrow, but you can create joy

One fancy alarm clock, five books, and 100 days of meditation

A long walk can lighten most anything

Work is not the most important thing

There’s power in the pause

Kayak trips, flight delays, and a soft spot to land

Success won’t make you happy

Overcommitting benefits no one

Whatever happened to intermission?

A small change of scenery can make a big difference

A new view, a lunchtime treat, and that post-swim feeling

Some weeks will replenish your soul

Some weeks will completely drain you

You can spend less time feeling less-than

Death makes life better

Type-A queens, typing routines, and brunch with goats

The return home is rarely smooth

No one really feels their age

Discomfort is normal — and rewarding!

Hotel pools, wooden cats, and a major dose of nostalgia

You okay, friend?

A chance to start anew

I don’t get sick days

Throwback: Blame the anniversary effect

Spring is almost here. So is our next virtual gathering

I can buy myself flowers. I can plant them, too.

All I do is try

Look for the glimmers ✨

I will be, they would have been, it will be

Throwback: What if we did less?

In what ways could you use help?

Learn how to make the most of weekly intentions

How to create space

The year of helping others