When Learning Becomes Another Leash Everyone online was preaching upskill or up-level to reinvention. Loud calls made to “stay relevant” and “up-level your brand.” So, I did what many of us do. I signed up for a copywriting certification. It was meant to sharpen my skills, and give me an edge. And technically, it did. […]
Category: Authenticity
Best to Stop Trying to Fit-In & Fulfill Your Unique Path
The Wrong Question It happened in a beige conference room with fluorescent lights humming above and a fresh pot of coffee and pastries on the side table. I was seated at the long end of the table during our quarterly labor union meeting. I nodded along while the executive director discussed quarterly status of labor […]
Micro-Moments New Mission: Finding Purpose in the Present
What if you’ve been looking for purpose in all the wrong places? For years, I believed I needed a grand mission. A calling. Something that sounded noble on a resume and resonated like a TED Talk. But what if that mindset—so often celebrated in self-help books and spiritual seminars—is just another echo of a system […]
The Myths of the Virtuous Savior: Why Rescue is Rare
We were raised to wait for heroes From bedtime stories to campaign speeches, we’re taught to believe someone will come along and “do the right thing.” A leader. A protector. A moral compass. The one with integrity. But what happens when the people we elected to lead turn away from the very virtues we entrusted […]
Purpose as a Social Construct: Breaking Free from the Herd
Embrace Your Unwritten Story We’ve all heard the call to find our “purpose” in life. But what if I told you that the pressure to discover purpose isn’t some divine force—it’s a societal construct? From childhood, we’re told that purpose means work. That it must involve serving others, making an impact, or contributing in measurable […]
How Genuine Connections Restore Community and Wellness
A Call to Reconnect The daily grind leaves you drained. You yearn for calm in the middle of the storm. Society feels the same-fractured, anxious, and spiritually adrift. Women seeking work-life balance often sideline simple practices that could ease the weight. What if the answer lies in authenticity? I watched David Brooks’ YouTube video, How […]
Our Love for Chaos: Finding Peace in a Storm-Charged World
Do you feel like the world is in absolute chaos? Whether it’s a gritty Netflix series, pending war in foreign lands or the constant buzz of deadlines, it pulls you in. Even when you long for clam, it surrounds you. As a woman juggling societal pressures, personal dreams, and daily stress, you’re not alone. Let’s […]