seeing what is silent, hearing what is unseen
Thoughts on parenting that come from presence, not perfection. Here, the focus is on guiding, listening, and learning alongside your children — with honesty, tenderness, and room for mistakes.
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….
Read moreI 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…
Read moreThere’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 moreConflict 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 moreYou 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 moreEvery 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 moreYesterday at the salon, I overheard one of the most interesting conversations I’ve heard in a while. A woman was talking about her son—the one she said she had planted a seed in church for, believing that this act would bless his life and keep him safe. But now, she said, he’s the one disturbing…
Read moreSaving—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 moreDivorce 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…
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