Journal

The Season of Small Feasts

October always feels like a sigh. Not a sad one.Not a weary one.More like the exhale you didn’t know you were holding until the air turned cool and your body...

Saying No Without a PowerPoint

There’s an art to saying no.Most of us haven’t mastered it.We’ve mastered explaining no.Justifying it. Softening it. Wrapping it in context and bullet points and a little laugh to show...

Let It Be Easy

Why do we resist ease?Many people resist ease because they equate struggle with success. Society conditions us to believe that if something isn’t difficult, it’s not valuable. But in reality,...

Meetings That Should Have Been Decisions

We need to talk about meetings. Not in a “could this be an email” way. That ship sailed and sank years ago.This is deeper. Stranger. Slightly more existential. Because lately,...

Rest Is Not a Reward

Why is rest important?Rest isn’t just about relaxation—it’s essential for brain function, creativity, and overall well-being. Studies show that taking breaks improves focus, prevents burnout, and enhances problem-solving abilities.

What We Leave Behind in Our 40s

You don’t always know it’s happening while it’s happening.The letting go. The shifting. The slow, almost imperceptible slide from one version of your life to another. But then something snaps...