Drifting through the day like a wind-up toy can feel productive, but underneath the checkmarks, something essential might be missing. This piece explores how to recognize when you’ve lost touch with your values, and how to gently realign your life with what matters most.

Many of us swing from saying yes to everyone to saying no to everything. This “boundary pendulum” is normal, but staying stuck there isn’t freedom—it’s another trap. Learn how to move from reactive walls to responsive, authentic boundaries that protect your peace while keeping you connected.

I've moved fifteen times in the last twenty years. Each time, I'd unpack the same boxes, arrange the same furniture, and begin the familiar ritual of making a new place feel like home. But somewhere between addresses seven and eight, I started to realize something: the challenge wasn't just about hanging pictures or finding the perfect spot for my coffee table. It was about something much deeper. The real work wasn't making my house feel like home. It was finding my way bac