Alone in a crowd
There's nothing like a large event to remind you that things can be totally different while remaining exactly the same.
My Name Is Michelle
This is where I put things on the internet
Latest posts
Performative Honesty
A retrospective on 2023 through the lens of genuine vs performative honesty, and looking ahead into a spiritual journey in 2024
Vulnerable Is Brave
A 2022 Retrospective on my chosen words, written throughout the year. The result is looking forwards and backwards, while trying to stay grounded in the present.
Swearing At Trees
Accidentally finding myself on a cold, isolated trip to Northern Minnesota. My sincere apologies to any unsuspecting flora or fauna I encountered on my journey.
Darkness & Light
Trigger Warning: Death. Memories. Pensive contemplation. Words.
Belong To Yourself
Finding connection in an age of social isolation, and finding belonging through learning to stand alone.
Fear, Uncertainty, and Determination
An introspection on entering the age of pandemics and social distancing.
Giving Authentic Apologies
Exploring the act of the authentic apology by separating blame and intention from the validation and empathy of someone's pain
I Am Enough
I tackle what is probably my most emotionally and philosophically challenging news years post yet, as I dive deeply into what it means to hold space for yourself.
Being And Becoming
A belated, but not forgotten, New Years reflection post. This year, I remind myself to not only strive for a better future self, but exist fully in the moment, now.