I treat my money like I treat the earth—valuable, limited, and worthy of real respect. Not just because it pays the bills, but because how I handle it says a lot about how I live. I don’t see money as endless or disposable. I see it like soil—something to tend, protect, and use wisely so…
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Reflections on work, money, and the rhythm of daily life — without chasing perfection or endless hustle. This space is about holding balance, finding simplicity, and learning to meet your needs while keeping joy alive.
The Natural Rhythm of Money
There’s something grounding about remembering that money, like everything else in life, moves in cycles. Sometimes there’s abundance—things flow, doors open, bills get paid with ease. And other times, there’s scarcity—tight months, hard choices, and a sense of holding your breath. But both seasons are part of the rhythm. Just like nature has dry spells…
Read moreWhen Tensions Rise: On Conflict After Separation
Conflict doesn’t always explode. Sometimes, it simmers—quiet and constant—beneath the surface. In the aftermath of separation or divorce, conflict often lingers longer than the relationship itself. Words unsaid. Feelings unprocessed. Decisions that feel unfair or unfinished. Conflict can show up in co-parenting conversations that turn cold. In texts that carry more tone than words. In…
Read moreI Accept Who I Am Today, While Giving Myself Space to Grow
You don’t have to be perfect to be worthy of your own kindness. You don’t have to have everything figured out to feel proud of yourself. Growth isn’t about becoming someone else—it’s about becoming more honest, more free, and more connected to who you already are. Right now, you are a full human being. With…
Read moreSeeds of Stability
Every time I choose to save instead of spend, I remind myself—I’m not just holding onto money, I’m planting a seed. It might be small now, barely noticeable, but with time and care, it becomes something steady and strong. It’s not about being stingy or afraid to enjoy life; it’s about honouring the future me…
Read moreSeeds for the Slow Seasons
Saving—whether it’s money, energy, or even emotional bandwidth—isn’t about hoarding or living in fear. It’s about wisdom. Just like nature stores seeds before winter, saving prepares us for those inevitable seasons when things slow down, when income dips, or when life asks more from us than we feel ready to give. There will always be…
Read moreWhen Love Meets the Law: Navigating Legal Issues in Divorce and Separation
Divorce is not just an emotional or relational ending—it’s also a legal process, often cold, complex, and overwhelming. When love begins to unravel, the law steps in—not to heal hearts, but to divide lives. Legal issues around divorce can feel heavy and disorienting. Suddenly, deeply personal matters—like custody, property, and finances—become legal terms, documents, and…
Read moreI Can Hold Pain and Peace at the Same Time
It’s not all or nothing. You don’t have to be either fully okay or completely broken. Healing isn’t about “getting over it” or forcing joy. It’s about learning to live with both: the ache and the ease. The grief and the grace. Some days, your heart might still sting from things that happened years ago….
Read moreRiding the Financial Waves
Money isn’t a fixed thing. It moves—like the tide. Sometimes it rushes in with abundance, and other times it slips away when we need it most. I used to panic during the low tides, feeling like I’d failed somehow. But now, I try to approach it differently. I remind myself that this ebb and flow…
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