I started this Substack to fulfill a decades long dream of succeding at a blog. Lol. In all honesty, I was craving a space to be real and imperfect — a space to just begin. A space where the messy middle could be celebrated just as much as the big wins! A space to be honest and tender about being a work in progress. A space to give support and receive it.
I’m 46….turning 47, mom of 3, partnered with my love of 25+ years, and somehow it still feels like I’m just beginning. I’ve been the go-getter, the people-pleaser, the dreamer, the supporter, the leader, and the overthinker. I’ve had big wins and I’ve also hit rock bottom — more than once.
I’ve lived a lot of life. The kind where you bounce between joy and grief, certainty and doubt, peace and possibility. And through it all, I’ve learned how to hold both: gratitude for what is and hope for what could be.
In 2024, I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma — a chronic, slow-growing, but treatable cancer. In a short amount of time, I gathered enough strength to fight the disease and came out thriving! My diagnosis and healing journey wrecked havoc on my nervous system. I’ve always been into “wellness”, but this season invited me into deeper, daily work — the kind that isn’t about being perfect or endlessly productive, but to feel safe in my own skin, my body, and every area of life.
And still…I dream.
I dream of healing, writing, creating things that matter, building a heart-centered and profitable business, and supporting others in feeling good and living well. I dream of soft mornings and big ideas. Of a life that’s both grounded and expanding. Even as I rest in deep contentment, my spirit still leans toward what’s next — not out of lack, but out of love.
This blog is my way of honoring both: the contentment and the dreams, the pain and the play, the fear and the fire. Here you’ll find reflections on life, unlearning, health, healing, lessons, creativity, grief, resilience, and the messy beauty in between.
Thank you for being here. Truly. Whether you’re facing your own diagnosis, navigating uncertainty, quietly chasing a dream, or want to supporting someone else on their journey — I hope this space feels collaborative, fun and like a little pocket of peace.
Namaste + C’est la Vie,
Melissa