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Category: Life and Livelihood

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 Day I Got Conned Online

2 December 2025

Yesterday I got properly conned. I still can’t believe it, but here we are. I’ve been avoiding my fundi after we fell out, and since then I’ve been buying clothes online. Honestly, it’s been great so far. Smooth deliveries, good quality, no drama. So when I remembered that my daughter and I don’t have decent…

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Categories: Life and Livelihood / Notes from Life

On Forgiveness: Letting Go Without Forgetting

29 November 202515 October 2025

Forgiveness isn’t a one-time decision. It’s a slow, aching process—like pulling out a thorn that’s been buried under the skin for too long. Especially after divorce or separation, forgiveness can feel like the hardest part. Not just forgiving them, but forgiving yourself. I used to think forgiveness meant saying, “It’s okay.” But what happened wasn’t…

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Categories: At Home in My Body / Coming Back to Myself / Life and Livelihood / Love, Redefined / Notes from Life / Raising Humans / The Quiet Bloom

I Can Say No Without Explaining Myself

28 November 20258 June 2025

You don’t owe anyone your energy, your time, or your story just because they ask for it.You are allowed to say no—to invitations, to conversations, to family expectations, to anything that doesn’t feel safe, right, or healthy for you. And here’s the powerful part:You can say no without giving a long reason. Without softening it….

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Categories: At Home in My Body / Coming Back to Myself / Life and Livelihood / Love, Redefined / Notes from Life / Raising Humans / The Quiet Bloom

Money with Roots

26 November 20258 June 2025

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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Categories: At Home in My Body / Coming Back to Myself / Life and Livelihood / Love, Redefined / Notes from Life / Raising Humans / The Quiet Bloom

The Natural Rhythm of Money

24 November 20258 June 2025

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…

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Categories: At Home in My Body / Coming Back to Myself / Life and Livelihood / Love, Redefined / Notes from Life / Raising Humans / The Quiet Bloom

When Tensions Rise: On Conflict After Separation

22 November 202515 October 2025

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…

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Categories: At Home in My Body / Coming Back to Myself / Life and Livelihood / Love, Redefined / Notes from Life / Raising Humans / The Quiet Bloom

I Accept Who I Am Today, While Giving Myself Space to Grow

21 November 20258 June 2025

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…

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Categories: At Home in My Body / Coming Back to Myself / Life and Livelihood / Love, Redefined / Notes from Life / Raising Humans / The Quiet Bloom

Seeds of Stability

19 November 20258 June 2025

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…

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Categories: At Home in My Body / Coming Back to Myself / Life and Livelihood / Love, Redefined / Notes from Life / Raising Humans / The Quiet Bloom

Seeds for the Slow Seasons

17 November 20258 June 2025

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…

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Categories: At Home in My Body / Coming Back to Myself / Life and Livelihood / Love, Redefined / Notes from Life / Raising Humans / The Quiet Bloom
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