Essays
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Welcome to Volume 4 of The Light List: a monthly, running list of things making life feel lighter lately.
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One of my goals for 2026 is to start a “monthly reset” practice. Knowing our schedules would get busier (with both Matt and I back at work), I wanted something that would help life feel more manageable and reduce mental clutter.
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This time of year isn’t usually my favorite. Often, I’m just wishing it were summer already. But this year, I’m noticing something different.
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I’m thankful for warm, sunny weather, time to run errands by myself and getting out of a reading slump. Today, I’m most excited to go on a walk after work. And my intention for the week is to go to bed on time!!
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In a workout class, a heart-rate monitor makes recovery visible. I can see when my heart rate is high and when I need to bring it down before the next effort. In real life, though, there’s no screen telling me when I’ve reached the highest zone and need to recover.
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Living in the Midwest, I’m always hesitant to label March as “spring.” But the truth is, there is change happening around me. I’m seeing little signs of the new season on its way.
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I’m thankful for having my mom in town, good conversations and discovering a great walking trail Saturday. Today, I’m most excited to have a little weekly planning session with myself this morning. And my intention for the week is to write down three things I’m thankful for every morning.
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Welcome to Volume 2 of The Light List: a monthly, running list of things making life feel lighter lately.
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There’s something about documenting a single day that sharpens your attention. It preserves not just the big milestones, but the texture of ordinary days too. It forces you to notice what might otherwise blur together.
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It’s my last full week of maternity leave. I go back to work mid-next week. As you might imagine, that sentence carries a lot of emotion with it – from excitement and curiosity to sadness and longing.
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It’s February, there’s still snow on the ground and freezing temps (even in Florida I hear!). But there are also nightly winter sunsets that paint the sky pink, and I notice the light lingering later each evening. Things feel good.
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To me, January always feels like the longest month of the year. I love it, but still – it’s a long one. Can you believe there’s another week of it left?!
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