The Art of Holding onto Joy in a Broken World
The world feels heavy right now. From global crises to the everyday pressures of motherhood, it’s easy to feel like joy is out of reach—or even irresponsible when so much seems broken. But here’s the truth: joy isn’t about ignoring reality—it’s about creating light in the middle of it. Learning how to find joy in a broken world doesn’t mean pretending pain doesn’t exist. It means choosing small practices, moments, and mindsets that help you hold on to hope, resilience, and love when everything around you feels uncertain.
This is something I talk about deeply in my book Mom, Take Center Stage, because as moms, finding joy isn’t just for us—it’s for the children watching how we live, love, and lead through hard times.
Functional Spaces: Tips to Make Your Home Work for Your Life (Not the Other Way Around)
For years, my home felt like a patchwork of everyone else’s needs. The toys in the living room, the laundry baskets doubling as decor, the kitchen counters that became homework stations—and my work-from-home “desk”? That was a corner of the dining table, if no one had snack crumbs there first. Does this sound familiar? As […]