When I was little, I wanted to be a farmer.👩‍🌾 I’m not exactly sure where that came from — maybe the pull to nurture, to grow, to create something from the ground up. But lately, I’ve been reflecting on how those early dreams still whisper to us in different forms throughout life. Even if we didn’t follow the exact path, many of those childhood callings still live in what we’re doing now — how we serve, how we connect, how we show up for others. So today’s reflection:✨ What did you want to be when you grew up?✨ Do you see any part of that dream alive in who you are today? There’s no right or wrong answer — just curiosity. Sometimes remembering what lit us up as kids helps us realign with the joy and creativity we’ve buried under “adulthood.” Drop your answer below 👇 — I’d love to see what your younger self imagined and how that dream may still be guiding you today. 🌸

I’m 52. And just realized I spent over 30 years caught in a cycle that looked like this: → Work until I was sick → Get in debt trying to get well → Finally feel better → Start the cycle all over again Now that I’m healthy, debt-free, and clear-headed… I can finally ask the real question: What kind of game was I playing — and who was it designed to benefit? Because it sure wasn’t built for my freedom, joy, or wellness. I believe this is part of what we’re waking up as women over 40, as humans, as people healing on every level. So today’s invitation: 💭 What game are YOU done playing? 💬 What’s one belief, cycle, or system you’re choosing to step out of now? Drop it in the comments! This space is for truth-telling and reclaiming.

Love and gratitude usually keep me moving… but today is hard.I’ve been letting go of some of my husband’s things after 13 months as a widow, and the sadness hits in waves. I’m sharing this because I know I’m not alone — and I’d love to hear from you.What helps you keep going when life feels heavy? Thank you for sharing. Thank you for seeing me. Share one thing that keeps you going in the comments — I’d love to hold space for each other.

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to feel off just because your morning routine didn’t go “perfectly”? Maybe your favorite podcast wasn’t up. Maybe you scrolled instead of journaling. Maybe your usual rhythm just... wasn’t there. Here’s the reframe I use (and it really helps): “I’m grateful. This interruption is helping me break the loop.” Sometimes the nervous system needs a small shock to move stuck energy. The moment things don’t go as planned? That’s often the exact moment something deeper can shift. If this happened to you recently, take a breath. Say yay for the loop breaking. And trust that movement is medicine. I’d love to hear: Have you felt this before? Do you notice certain disruptions actually help your healing?

There’s a space in life that doesn’t get talked about enough. It’s the in-between, when you’re no longer who you were, but not yet who you’re becoming. It can feel awkward. Lonely. Even messy. But it’s also the space where growth happens. Question for you: Have you ever felt “in-between” versions of yourself? What helped you keep moving forward instead of staying stuck?