Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is imagine that “crazy” version of life. The one that feels just out of reach, the one we quietly push away because it seems too good, too different, or too uncertain ever to be ours. It’s the life where you are fully aligned, deeply fulfilled, and no longer negotiating with your own happiness. And yet, despite how distant it may feel, that vision often holds who you are meant to become.

Nostalgia can be described as a sentimental yearning for the past. Many positive things can come from nostalgia, such as boosting our mood and finding motivation. When you find yourself thinking about the past, reflect on the ways you can use these memories as a tool to improve your current self.

Independence is often described as the ability to do everything on your own. For me, independence has never been that simple. It has been something I’ve had to redefine over and over again—learning to hold onto my autonomy while also relying on others for the things I cannot do alone.

You are allowed to be okay with things the way they are. Those changes only happen when you want them. Other people can’t make you want it. Someday, maybe you’ll change your mind. Maybe you won’t. It’s okay.

“Happiness occurs when you forget who you’re expected to be. And what you’re supposed to do. Happiness is an accident of self-acceptance. It’s the warm breeze you feel when you open the door to who you are.” - Matt Haig (The Comfort Book)

I think the word ambition often conjures up images of hustle and sacrifice, of people racing to the top without stopping to breathe. I’m learning that ambition can look softer than that. It can look like setting boundaries, prioritizing rest, or staying true to yourself even when the world pushes you to conform.

It may be hard at first, but choosing to carry on in life is the first step to resiliency.

I am a very different person now than I have been. I lack ambition almost entirely. I’m also the most successful I’ve ever been.

It's easy to dream of the things we desire. But how many of us are willing to put in the work? It's not about quick wins, but showing up.

Questions by Chase Larwin Q: What kind of event did you attend this weekend? A: This past weekend, I had the opportunity to attend and...

As hard as the road may get, there's still a chance for us. We just need to take it.

The balance doesn't have to be permanent, but working towards it and maintaining it can tip the scales in your favor.

The culmination of a grueling semester-long grind came to a screeching halt by something far more sinister.

You have what it takes to get out of rock bottom. You just have to dig for that hope.

Open-mindedness can be a challenging virtue to practice. Yet, I realize that now more than ever is the time to keep things open.