Four Months In: A Gentle Check-In With Myself to see how I juggle with the ichi and. the ks

Do we show up as our full, unapologetic selves—or do we shrink, dim our light, and play small to make others comfortable?

There’s something incredibly grounding about starting your day with a walk in nature. Especially if you manage to catch the sunrise—it feels like you’re being let in on a quiet little secret before the world fully wakes up.

This is a journey back to the past when my grandmother giving me citronella as a home made remedy.

We hear it all the time—*Carpe Diem.* It’s become a motivational slogan, a reminder to take action. But its full meaning goes deeper.

Gardening, cooking, and spending time with loved ones take center stage. It’s a refreshing break from the noise of everyday life.

As we continue to celebrate International Women’s Month, let’s take a moment to focus on the foundation of empowerment: self-love.