This holiday season, I want to be more present than perfect. I want to feel grounded instead of rushed and intentional instead of overwhelmed. Yes, INTENTIOAL!! I've been practicing being intentional all year and I am seeing the benefits from it. It is something I will continue to practice into the new year. I want to walk into winter with a soft heart and steady mind. Knowing it’s okay to slow down, okay to rest, okay to take care of myself, and okay to find joy in the smallest moments. Be

As the calendar inches closer to Thanksgiving, I can already feel that familiar mix of excitement and pressure building inside me. I love the holiday…the food, the coziness, the laughter floating through the house, the way my family fills a room with stories and warmth. However, I’ve also learned that if I’m not mindful, the day can become overwhelming fast. So, I chose to prepare not just the menu, not just the house, but my mind and heart for the holiday ahead as well.

There’s a certain stillness that arrives toward the end of the year. The air feels cooler, the days grow shorter, and life seems to gently nudge me inward…to reflect, to realign, and to remember what truly matters. Every year around this time, I find myself sitting with a warm drink, looking back on the months behind me. There’s always so much that’s happened. Joys I didn’t expect, challenges I didn’t plan for, moments of growth I didn’t see coming.