Journal

A space for reflection, awareness, and intentional living.

These writings are reflections from my own life, observations gathered through seasons of growth and change, and gentle reminders to slow down and return to yourself.

Not teachings.
Not answers.

Simply space to reflect, reconnect, and move through life with greater intention.

You’re welcome to linger here awhile.

Bookends: A Story About Breathwork, Community, and the Spaces That Hold Us

A season where life removed my ability to outrun myself. That phrase landed deeply for me because that's exactly what it felt like. I couldn't rush my healing. I couldn't push harder. I couldn't simply decide to be further along than I was. My body set the pace. And whether I liked it or not, I had to learn to listen.

Juniper

Jun 73 min read

The Very Definition of Irony

The irony of this past week is not lost on me. Sunday night, after sending out my weekly email to those in my first 7-week program, I felt ill. I'd been feeling off for most of the day but thought it was from making 300 pierogies and celebrating Easter with my small family the day before. You know, the social hungover feeling? ⁠ ⁠ Monday found me with zero energy and my child also became ill as the day progressed. So where is the irony? It can be found in the title of this

Juniper

Apr 24, 20222 min read

I Fell Flat on My Face

I've been here before opened up so wide, making progress, finally “getting it.” Then I trip and find myself sitting in the darkness of unworthiness asking myself, “why?” Why do am I being called upon? Why am I putting myself out there? Why do I believe I can help others like myself? I do this every time - talk myself up and then take myself out. I stand so fully in my power, my truth then crumbles into doubt. Doubting my value, in my voice, my offering, my wisdom, my knowledg

Juniper

Mar 12, 20223 min read