Summer 2025
Sometimes the only way to find yourself again is to step away from everything else
Hi! I can’t believe it’s mid-August already. It’ s taken me a while to sit down and write on here again. I think the last time was when I wrote about my solo trip to Toronto and wow, so much has happened since then. Writing has always been my outlet (dream is to write a book one day). If you saw the amount of journals I have at home, you’d think it’s kind of wild but writing here sometimes feels harder.
Right now, I’m sitting in our guest house in Limhamn, Sweden, a candle burning in front of me, looking out at the trees and all the green in the garden this summer, about to do my morning meditation. I feel relaxed, grounded, and present and all of a sudden, I felt motivated to write.
Two weeks ago, I left New York for my yearly summer break in Sweden. I could not have been more ready. I was stressed, so on edge, and honestly felt like I couldn’t be in New York for one more second. Literally everything was getting to me.
NYC summers are intense - so much energy, so many people, the heat - it all adds up and especially when I love that go go go energy until it all hits me. When I got here, I slept 15 hours the first night and felt this deep need to disconnect completely. Phone on airplane mode, total presence, total detox.
When we step away from all the outside noise, we come back to who we truly are.
If you know me, you know I’ve gone back and forth with drinking. I love my wine and espresso martinis but I also know when to step fully away, especially when I’m stressed, emotional, or need to recenter. I know drinking doesn’t help at all when I need to get mentally clear (or if my hormones aren’t balanced). And these two weeks in Sweden, I surprisingly didn’t miss it at all (also, amazing NA options here!)
Instead, I focused on things that truly ground me:
Sauna and cold plunge almost daily
Healthy food made by my mom
Meditation and journaling
Yoga and running by the sea
Peaceful evening walks and biking
Re-reading Living Untethered by Michael Singer
Almost total disconnection from technology the first week
I’ve also seen friends and been social here, but that first week was really about slowing the f down. And I can’t even explain how much it helped.
Connections when we’re being our authentic selves are the most meaningful.
Life is full of outside noise. Constant distractions that pull our minds in a million directions, making us worry about the future or replay the past. Stepping away from that brings clarity, but it also takes effort. Sitting with ourselves, noticing what’s on our minds, processing emotions - it’s not always easy, but it’s worth it.
These moments remind me how important it is to do things for yourself, to slow down, and to nurture soulful connections with friends and family. Life is meant to be lived right here, right now.
I’ve always been a free spirit (chasing the next adventure or travel idea, following my heart, loving life fully when I feel truly alive and happy) but I also know I need consistency with grounding practices to stay balanced.
“Living Untethered means living with an open heart and mind; embrace the freedom that comes with it”
Michael Singer, Living Untethered
I never want to regret not following my passion.
This year, I feel more motivated than ever to follow my dream of working fully in the health and wellness space. How that looks is still in the works, but I’m taking it one step at a time.
Here’s to coming back to NYC clear-headed, grounded, and ready to put the work in to make the dream a reality. And here’s to my last couple days here, doing all the things I love in my summer happy place (never ready to leave).
“You are the author of your own story. Make it a good one”
Michael Singer, Living Untethered
Namaste