Root & Rising

For a long time, I thought self-compassion meant letting myself off the hook. But I’ve slowly learned it’s about meeting myself — every version of me — with gentleness instead of judgment. It’s been one of the hardest lessons of my healing journey, and also one of the most freeing. “Self-compassion isn’t about being perfect — it’s about being patient.” 🌿 What Self-Compassion Has Taught Me This is one of the hardest things for me to do. Learning not to judge myself by other p

🍂 The Turning of the Wheel There’s something about late October that hums with quiet magic — the crisp bite of the air, the scent of woodsmoke and fallen leaves, the way the light softens as the days grow shorter. It’s a time that invites reflection, a moment when the world seems to hold its breath between what has been and what’s to come. As we reach this sacred point on the Wheel of the Year, many know it as Halloween — a night of costumes, carved pumpkins, and playful fri