Welcome to Musings
A Place Where Nothing is Expected of You
Most places in our lives require some level of performance. At work, we’re expected to be competent and composed. In our relationships, we’re often the caretaker, the peacemaker, the responsible one. On social media, we’re presenting some version of ourselves, whether we realize it or not. Even in personal growth spaces, there can be pressure to be self-aware, healed, evolved, or actively working on ourselves.
No One Is Coming To Pick You
There’s a moment most women don’t say out loud and no one else would notice it, but it changes everything. It’s the moment you realize you’ve been waiting to be chosen by a partner, by an opportunity, by someone who finally looks at you and says, “Yes, you.”
The Best Version of You is the One Breaking the Rules
Most of us are already playing roles all day long. The responsible one. The easygoing one. The one who keeps it together. The one who doesn’t rock the boat. We learned these parts somewhere along the way, and we got really good at them.
You Can Win at Life and Still Lose
There was a time in my life when I thought fulfillment was something I would eventually arrive at. Like there was some invisible finish line where everything would finally click into place and I’d feel settled, satisfied, deeply happy.
What Are Your Dreams?
There is one question that comes up often in personal development, and it’s one I’ve always found difficult to answer. What are your dreams?
The Unspoken Question
There’s a question that followed me for years. The interesting thing about it is that it never showed up during the difficult moments or the obvious challenges in life. Instead, it appeared quietly after I had achieved something that I thought would finally make everything feel complete.
When Gratitude Becomes Toxic
Gratitude is supposed to be a good thing. We’re told to practice it every day; write it in journals; say it before bed, and express it in all ways. Don’t get me wrong, gratitude can be beautiful but there’s a version of gratitude that quietly shuts women down.