Tag Archives: Personal Growth

Fourteen Years Ago In Thailand: And Everything That Changed Since

Woman swimming in clear turquoise water surrounded by fish in Thailand reflecting on travel memories.
August 23, 2026
Fourteen years ago today, I was floating in the crystal-clear waters of Thailand—surrounded by fish, sunlight dancing on the surface, and a version of myself that felt completely free. I know this, because today, I came across this photo… and for a moment, I felt an ache in my chest....

What My Birth Chart Taught Me About Grief, Purpose, and Growth (Part 2)

Pink peonies and a yellow butterfly beneath a celestial sunset sky symbolizing grief, purpose, and growth.
August 11, 2026
After my session with Maddie of ATHENE, I could not stop thinking about one thing she said: the greatest gift of psychological astrology is not prediction—it is growth. I think many of us approach astrology wanting answers. We want to know what is coming next. We want reassurance that something...

Why Moms Need To Celebrate The Small Wins Too

Happier Mom Daily Celebration Journal with pink peonies and a glowing candle.
August 9, 2026
Motherhood has a funny way of teaching us to celebrate everyone else. We celebrate first steps, good grades, birthdays, soccer goals, milestones, brave moments, and all of the tiny victories that make up our children’s lives. We take the pictures. We clap the loudest. We remember the dates. We make...

I Went Into My First Astrology Reading As A Skeptic—And Left Feeling Seen (Part 1)

Elegant natal birth chart graphic created after a psychological astrology reading with ATHENE by Maddie Robertson.
July 27, 2026
Can astrology really help you understand yourself? I was not sure either. Here is what happened when I booked my first psychological astrology reading... There are moments in life when you are searching for answers that do not seem to fit neatly into one category. This past year has been...

Why I Am Starting A New Tanabata Tradition This Year

A handmade wish card surrounded by soft pink blossoms in warm natural light.
July 6, 2026
Every culture has a tradition that makes me stop and think, "Why do we not do this more often?" For me, Japan's Tanabata, also known as the Star Festival, is one of those traditions. Celebrated each year on July 7, Tanabata is inspired by an ancient Japanese legend about two lovers represented by...