This past week, I felt a creative spark rising in my soul—an energy within me that wanted to move, flow, and express. ✨ But instead of acting on it, I noticed myself hesitating. I’d feel the urge to create and have fun… and then quietly dismiss it, letting doubts and distractions take the lead.

The magic of spring is in full bloom, which tends to have a way of making everything feel possible.

The air is buzzing with fresh energy, the world is waking up, and suddenly, there's a spark to dream bigger and start fresh. But sometimes, this doesn't always happen for us—and that's okay! 

Today, I want to honor someone who embodies resilience and grit, shows up consistently, and inspires every day:✨ Lewis Howes—podcast host, keynote speaker, and a New York Times best-selling author.

Spring is stirring, and there is magic in the air. ✨ Can you feel it?

 Ostara—also known as the Spring Equinox—arrives on March 20th in the Northern Hemisphere, ushering in a beautiful season of growth, renewal, and possibility.

 The days become longer, the air hums with vibrant anticipation, and the earth awakens with new energy. Beneath the surface, seeds stir—trusting their time to bloom. 🌸

This month, the world takes a moment to honor women, with March 8 officially recognized as International Women's Day.

But this day is not just about women.

✨ It’s about all of us.

✨ It’s about a new era of leadership, courage, and truth.

✨ It’s about the fire that lives within each of us—waiting to be unleashed.

We all want to live long, healthy, vibrant lives, yet so much of the conversation around longevity focuses on the latest health regimens—such as what to eat 🥗 or how to exercise 🏋️‍♀️. And while these things matter, they’re only part of the story.

Today, I went for coffee with my younger self.

She was 25. She walked in like a storm. Fast. Precise. Unstoppable. ⚡️

Her ochre suit hugged her frame perfectly, her brown-heeled boots clicking sharply against the pavement. Her long, wild hair spilled over her shoulders—chestnut, kissed by golden streaks, catching the light with every step. Her nails, impossibly long, shimmered with glitter over a perfect French manicure. Because even on the hardest days, she had to shine. 

Valentine’s Day was on Friday, and love was in the air, wasn’t it? 💕 We took the time to celebrate the people we adore—our partners, children, parents, and friends. We wrote heartfelt notes, sent sweet texts, gave thoughtful gifts, and shared moments of gratitude. We poured love into those around us.

Sometimes the smallest among us can teach us the biggest lessons.

My 5-year-old daughter stood at the edge of freezing turquoise waters in the Bahamas, her little toes curling into the sand, hesitating—shivering from both fear and excitement. She looked at me, eyes wide, seeking reassurance, unsure if she should take the leap. 🌊

It happens to all of us. We’re scrolling, watching, and witnessing fellow humans achieve something extraordinary—significant milestones, personal breakthroughs, career advancements, creative triumphs, financial wins, distinguished accolades, and moments in the spotlight—and suddenly, we feel behind. 😞

Sadness can settle deep into the corners of our hearts, often feeling heavy and overwhelming.

Over the years, I've felt it in many forms—through personal heartbreak, the exhaustion of carrying too much, moments of disconnection, and even the deep ache of witnessing the pain in the world.

I see you; I’ve been where you are.

I understand what it’s like to feel confined. It’s as if you're limited in life, unable to expand or step forward while the world moves around you. Deep within your heart, an ache makes you question everything—your light, direction, purpose, and even your worth.  

As the year begins, it’s natural to reflect on the moments that shaped us—the uplifting wins, the meaningful experiences, and the lessons learned.

Yet, for many of us, reflection also brings a familiar heaviness: regret.

When you feel hopeless, it’s as if the light from within has dimmed, leaving you lost in a fog of “why bother?” It’s a heavy place to be, one where dreams feel far away, and the energy to move forward seems out of reach.

But even in those moments of hopelessness, your inner zeal is still there, waiting for you to reignite it. It may flicker faintly, but it’s never gone.

We've all been there—those moments when feeling ashamed becomes all-consuming. It moves in unexpectedly, whispering lies about who we are and what we're capable of. Whether it's a choice we regret, a word we wish we hadn't spoken, or a situation that made us feel small, feeling ashamed can leave us disconnected from our divine spark.

But here's an important reminder: feeling ashamed may be a moment, but it's not a definition of who we are.

Have you ever had one of those days, weeks, (or even months) where you feel like a shell of yourself—like your energy has drained away, leaving you feeling empty inside? 

It’s a tough place to be, and I've been there many times. 

It’s also a profound invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and nurture your inner flame back to life.

Have you ever felt like you’re in a box you just can’t escape from?

Maybe it’s a dead-end job, a draining relationship, or simply the monotony of routine. Living the same day over and over again.

Feeling trapped can make your spirit feel small, but today I want to offer you a new perspective:

What if this moment of feeling trapped is actually your invitation to transform?

You are loved more than you know.

But sometimes, despite the warmest reminders, we all have moments where we feel a void, as if love has slipped through our fingers, leaving us cold and questioning our worth. 

If you’ve ever found yourself in this space, I want you to know it’s okay. It’s part of the human journey to occasionally feel untethered, searching for love and reassurance outside of ourselves.

Frustration. It’s that familiar tension rising up when things just don’t seem to go the way we planned. Whether it's a project not moving forward, a difficult conversation that didn't go as hoped, or feeling stuck in a situation that refuses to change—frustration can quickly dampen your zeal, making it feel like you're losing that inner fire. But what if we could turn this feeling into a catalyst for growth?

Let’s talk about a feeling that can dim your inner light faster than anything else: guilt. It’s that heavy weight in your chest, whispering, “You’re not doing enough,” or “You should’ve done better.” We’ve all been there, right? That moment when guilt drags us down, making it feel impossible to reignite our spark.