michelle m. davis

I’m the Mother of the Groom. Our older son, Jack, is getting married this week. My husband and I love Katie, the woman he’s marrying. These two make an incredible couple. We have no doubt they’ve each found their perfect person. Still, I’m unsure how this upcoming nuptial will shift my role. I know how to be Jack’s mom and Katie’s friend, but I’m not so sure what it means to be the “mother-in-law.” Now, I believe in synchronicities. In fact, my husband and I have been seeing 11:11 all week!...

Earlier today I found myself thinking, “I have to take the dog to the groomers, then I have to go to the grocery store, and after that, I have to start my blog.” Instantly, these “have to’s” made life feel heavier than it had moments earlier. The mere thought of having to do something negatively impacted my energy. It was as though my free will vanished, replaced by an authoritarian dictating my next steps. It’s then I began to wonder … what if instead of looking at daily “to do’s” as things...

Regardless of who we are, what we do, or how stressful life is, everyone benefits from a reset. Whether it helps regulate our over-stimulated nervous system, allows for much needed rest, or creates space for creativity to return, the power of a reset cannot be denied. Time away from our daily routine and life’s constant demands provides nectar for our soul. It invites our busy minds to pause, preparing space for the new. Resets can be short or long. They can be done right where you are,...