Notes on Calm & Strength

For a long time, I thought strength was supposed to feel hard. Not just effortful, but uncomfortable in a way that proved I was doing it right. If something felt too gentle, I assumed it wasn’t really working. I see this belief show up in students all the time. And, if I’m honest, I still…

By the end of January, I often notice a specific kind of tiredness. Not the dramatic, need-a-break kind, but a quieter fatigue that comes from trying to be “back” before I actually feel ready. The holidays are long over. The calendar is full again. There’s an unspoken assumption that we should have found our rhythm…

January isn’t a month where I naturally make big changes. I rarely feel the kind of energy that lends itself to dramatic resets or ambitious plans. Instead, I tend to experiment. I notice what helps. I pay attention to small things that make the days feel a little more manageable. This month, it wasn’t one…