Companies praising “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” as if an acronym could heal what’s broken in our culture. At first, it sounds right. Who doesn’t want fairness? Who doesn’t want people to feel included? But here’s the problem. Labels don’t create belonging. They shrink it. Women in midlife have carried families, workplaces, and communities for decades. […]
Tag: 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 […]
Your Why Won’t Save You But It Might Hack You Free
The Myth of the Perfect Why I used to believe that finding my “why” would save me.Save me from burnout.Save me from mediocrity.Save me from the slow ache of unexpressed dreams. But here’s the truth I learned the hard way:Your “why” can’t save you—but it might just set you free. We’ve been sold a shiny […]
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 […]
Empower Your Discernment: Cultivate Peace & Purpose Easily
Discovering the Spiritual Anchor Amidst Life’s Chaos Have you felt as though your daily life resembles chaos? It’s like standing in a meadow as the Autumn leave swirl upward in a gust of wind. Each leaf symbolizing a responsibility, an expectation, or a fleeting worry. You strive to capture balance and peace. Yet the gust […]
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 […]
Empower Your Belief: Unlock the Being Within
Have you heard people say, “If I could just tap into my full potential, I’d be unstoppable?” Think about it for a second. The thing is, what if you have the power you’re seeking? It’s there waiting to be unleashed. Okay, let’s imagine it’s a deep well within you. You’re filled to the core with […]
Make Freedom of Self-Expression an Extra Strong Focus
When was the last time you felt truly free to be yourself? Not just in fleeting moments, but deeply and unapologetically? For me, self-expression is an open sky. It’s wide, limitless, and full of possibilities. Yet, sometimes, clouds of doubt and fear rolled in. It casts shadows over my ability to express who I truly […]
Crafting a Life of Authentic Expression and Connection
The Creator Economy I remember the first time I clicked “upload” on a platform. My heart raced, trying to outrun my self-doubts. My palms were damp with nerves. In that moment, I wasn’t just sharing a piece of content. I was sharing a piece of myself. That single click was my entry into the creator […]
Daring Solution-Oriented Action Destroy Most Your Problems
Flashback to one evening, I remember sitting in my old favorite rocking chair. I stared blankly out the window. It was at a moment when the sky darkened from dusk. I had spent hours thinking about a work conflict. I replayed the event. My stress was clear. There I sat as a thick fog drifted […]