We all carry parts of ourselves that once protected us, guided us, or kept us safe—but no longer serve who we’re becoming. Letting go can be one of the hardest acts of growth. Some of the most enlightened members of the community share their thoughts on this below.

Santo D. Marabella

In a 3.5 year period, I lost my “everyday” family – my Mom, my Dad and my Dog. So, two years ago, I was in the darkest space of my life. To get through this, I needed to acknowledge and begin working through my grief. As part of that process, I had to confront the isolation and loneliness that was the core of my grief. Read More>>

Delphyne Taylor

I have five grandchildren, who call me G-MA (three boys and two girls). I am very proud of all of them, but especially the 12 year old girl who just made the A squad for volleyball. She also made her school’s cheer team. Read More>>

Constance Prince

Integrity is more important to me than intelligence and energy because to have integrity it requires both.

Integrity is the quality of being honest, ethical, and having strong moral principles and for me it is the most essential trait a person can possess. Here’s why: Read More>>

Jasmine Taylor

The first 90 minutes of my day consists of meditation, listening to music, drinking iced coffee and eating breakfast. Of course after I’ve brushed my teeth and wash my face. lol Read More>>

Megan Maundrell

This year, I’ve been really called to embrace rest. In the past—like so many entrepreneurs caught up in hustle culture—I pushed myself to the limit, believing that constant work was the only way to feel successful and worthy as a business owner. I used to think that if I said no to work, or slowed down in the summer to enjoy the season, I’d somehow lose momentum and the opportunities would stop coming. Read More>>

Ronald Chapman

After a major shift in my professional portfolio, and now some time while on a writing and reflection sabbatical, I’ve been able to come back to sculpting. Much to my surprise after many failings with artistic expression, it’s one that I’m pleased to acknowledge some talent. I find myself wondering whether this will become a much larger aspect of my practices after sabbatical. Read More>>

Celeste Gonzalez

Forest bathing is something that I love to do. Being able to go outdoors and take in the sun and look around nature without my phone is so grounding.

As a working mom of 3 is beautiful to have sometime to just be in the moment and appreciate the little flowers and imperfections of nature. Read More>>

Raven Clark

Having integrity is most important because I believe in being honest and truthful in your actions. Lack of integrity is lack of trust. Having integrity is for me is ensuring me I’m doing what is right in environments, myself, and others. Read More>>

Kendall Inman

Without question, integrity.

I’ve worked with brilliant people and high-energy people — and both qualities can be valuable — but without integrity, they’re unstable forces. Intelligence without ethics can be manipulative. Energy without grounding can be reckless. Read More>>

Tamalia Lock

Right now, my days are full, as a Clinical Support Specialist supporting multiple senior living communities, helping run our family business, and taking care of my family as a wife and a mom. It’s a lot, but I’m called to it. I try to always stay focused on what matters: faith, family, and doing what’s right. Read More>>

Katy Horan

It is summer vacation, so my 10 year old is out of school. During the school year, I have a more predictable schedule, but these days are a combination of short sessions in the studio and family time. IT is a nice break from having to be so structured during the rest of the year. Read More>>

Mars Luna & Joshua Luna

Since “Final Voyage” is the last Mars Luna album, I’ve been spending this year thinking about what the next season of life looks like. After a ton of soul searching, I’m currently exploring the possibility of going back to school and moving to Nashville. It’s a challenge since the last time I was enrolled in school was a decade ago. Read More>>

Trevor Toms

I have teachers in many different aspects of my life, some whom I know personally, and others whom I follow online or in print. In the music business, I have been learning a lot from Wayne Martin who is a business coach of mine, and a deeply engaging, thoughtful, mind. Read More>>

Judy of Adams

My typical day at the moment feels somewhat overwhelming. As a business owner, I don’t always have the option of maternity leave, and being a natural goal setter makes it challenging to refrain from working while also navigating the journey of first-time motherhood. Consequently, when I’m not focused on my business, I’m caring for my son, who is now two months old. Read More>>

Polina Stepanova

This year I’ve been embracing a lot of significant life changes – pivoting from architecture roles to software engineering, becoming a permanent resident of the U.S., and getting engaged to the love of my life. My existence has felt as a whirlwind of emotions relating to every possible area of life, and while it has been easier than ever to lose myself in this messy and chaotic motion forward, I have found my personal North star in a new exciting project – mapStep. Still hidden from the public eye, mapStep is a culmination of my decade-long expertise in the field of architecture and my intentional dive into the depths of the technology world. Read More>>

Rose Kreider

As a filmmaker and fashion designer, my first 90 minutes each morning are all about structure, clarity, and creativity. I start the day by getting ready right away—no lingering or overthinking, just a quick 10 to 15-minute refresh to feel awake and present. From there, I move into my water and lemon reset, skipping coffee unless I need a boost later in the day. Read More>>