I came to a realization recently, and it's one that made me a little uncomfortable because it forces me to be honest with myself.

I've been spending a lot of time on social media lately, which is probably my first mistake.

The longer I spend on social media, the more I find myself sitting back and wondering how our species has managed to survive this long.

Well... it's been a minute.

I've spent a long time trying to understand people who choose manipulation over accountability.

I’m not angry at the ending.

Some crossings are chance.

“You’re so good with words.”

The February full moon speaks to me in a way that feels written in my bones—deep, cyclical, and inevitable. As a spiritual Native woman, as a Pisces who feels everything like the tides being pulled by the moon, this time is sacred. It’s Mkwa Giizis, the Bear Moon, a time for introspection, healing, and quiet transformation. The mother bear rests in her den, carrying new life, just as I carry my own dreams and changes within me, waiting for the right moment to emerge.

Lately, the topic of my spirituality—or lack of religion—keeps coming up. I don’t feel the need to justify my beliefs, but I do feel the need to vent. People have endless questions but rarely want to listen. So here it is.

I’ve been reflecting a lot lately on the kind of relationship I truly want, IF I ever decide to cross that bridge again and I’ve realized it’s not just one thing. It’s a delicate balance of dynamics that reflect the best of what love can be. Passion, loyalty, adaptability, joy, and something deeper—something unnameable that exists beyond the surface. Love, to me, is like the five elements: fire, earth, water, air, and spirit. Each brings a vital quality to a relationship, and together, they form a connection that’s whole, dynamic, and profoundly fulfilling.

For empaths, life is a story written in two profound phases: naive innocence and awakened strength. Each phase shapes us, transforms us, and ultimately defines who we are. I’ve walked both paths, and in doing so, I’ve discovered a version of myself I never thought possible.