For a long time, I ignored the patterns in how my body felt. Once I started working with my cycle instead of against it, everything became more manageable.

A quiet reflection on moving to North Carolina, letting go of urgency, and learning to slow down during a season of change and starting over.

A soft reset, not a full overhaul. August feels like a quiet checkpoint, a chance to pause, reflect, and gently realign. Here’s how I’m starting the month with fresh pages, small shifts, and a little hope for what’s ahead.