Innovation at Christmas isn’t about disruption—it’s about alignment. It’s the fresh beginning that happens when we release the pressure of perfection and allow the holiday to evolve with us. Because we, ourselves, are always evolving.
Fresh starts aren’t always easy, but they are almost always necessary. And when we look back, we realize that the discomfort we tried so hard to avoid was actually the birthplace of the life we were meant to grow into.
We often treat spontaneity like a backup plan, something we fall into only when the “real” plan collapses. But maybe it deserves more credit.
I choose to trust the unknown, knowing that a chain reaction has been set in motion by my intentions and that life is conspiring with me, not against me…
My granddaughter may not remember her first Christmas…but I will. Because she reminded me that beginnings don’t have to be dramatic to be meaningful.
Not all growth sparkles. Sometimes it whispers. Lately I’ve felt my energy changing—softer, truer, more aligned with who I’m becoming. Here’s to outgrowing old versions of ourselves with grace.
So I’m sharing this not because it’s easy, but because it’s true: fresh beginnings don’t always look like grand reinventions. Sometimes they begin with a move, a box, a moment of clarity. Sometimes they begin with grief giving way to readiness.
To choose something that feels like a spark of who we’re becoming.
These small acts—simple, seasonal, imperfect—have a way of revealing truths we didn’t know we were seeking. Action shows us what lights us up, what expands us, and what feels like a gentle “yes” inside our spirit.
A friend who grew up in a large Italian family was telling me that food was always a way to show love. He grew up in a family where “Nona” would say “You are such a good boy!” squeeze his cheek and say ” I care about you, here, have some more potatoes!” For many,…
In a world that honours grand romantic gestures and dramatic love stories, it’s all too easy to overlook the deep love that blossoms within our friendships. Yet, friendship stands out as one of the most nurturing, enduring, and transformative forms of love we encounter. It provides a comforting space filled with trust, shared laughter, and…
Write a Poem to Yourself Have you ever taken a moment to celebrate you—your journey, your triumphs, and even your struggles? I challenge you to write a poem to yourself, a creative act that honors your uniqueness and nurtures your inner voice. This isn’t about crafting a literary masterpiece; it’s about expressing the essence of who…
There’s an evocative song from the 1980’s that explores the complexities of love and relationships, questioning the importance of romantic love when it comes to our personal independence and self-worth. Can you think of a song from that era that fits this description? What if I told you it was performed by the incredible Tina…
A smile is not just a simple gesture; it is a radiant and potent declaration of self-love and a beacon of positivity that can uplift those around you. When you smile at yourself, you passionately embrace your worth, feeding a deep sense of self-esteem and you strengthen your emotional well-being in ways that ripple out…
Have you ever held a belief so intense that every single topic and conversation effortlessly circles back to it? It’s like the well-known tale about someone being so enamoured with a new hammer, that suddenly everything they see transforms into a nail. For me, that transformative power is self-love—it’s the undeniable force that shapes my…
My husband and I were a workplace romance. We met at an after hours work function, and for three months kept the relationship under wraps, even though we started living together after just thirty days from meeting each other. The attraction was instantaneous, almost like we were destined to meet. Strangely, we did not have…
