FIREWORKS & BOULDERS

I did not care what it was all about.
All I wanted to know was how to live in it.
Maybe if you found out how to live in it you
learned from that what it is all about.

Ernest Hemingway, Sun Also Rises

A Complicated Creation: Presence and Purpose

A midweek reflection on presence, transition, and the unexpected magic of Cloud Cult’s lyrics. Through nature, music, and the freedom of letting go, a new chapter begins with awe and clarity.

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What I’ve Learned About Purpose After Ten Years of Struggle

In letting go of what we built, I find space—space for quiet, for presence, for purpose born not from doing, but from simply being. This is a return to stillness, where meaning lives between the moments.

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From Lesson Plans to Business Plans

I once dreamed of being a lifelong educator. But life, with its twists and turns, led me from the classroom to co-running a business. Along the way, I discovered that mentorship doesn't need a chalkboard—just presence, purpose, and patience.

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FINDING THE RIGHT TOOLS → BALANCE

We’ve all heard the cup half full / half empty analogy but what does this really involve?
I’ve decided to try to accurately deconstruct this...What does “half full or half empty” really mean? This reflection explores how mindset, balance, and the tools we use—emotional, mental, and communal—shape how we experience the world. By identifying your Fireworks and Boulders, you can find the right tools to support your personal or professional life.

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