Living in the Gray

Life exists within a wide spectrum. The phrase “living in the gray” is about embracing ambiguity and uncertainty and being open to possibilities. We live most of our lives in the gray, the liminal spaces from one moment to the next, with every thought we think and every action we take shaping our reality. Sometimes the gray areas are easy to navigate, sometimes they’re murky and overwhelming.

It is with deep gratitude, excitement, and vulnerability that I launch my poetry chapbook, Living in the Gray, into the world. These poems were written during a season of deep transition in my life. They speak to the spaces between heartbreak and healing, letting go and becoming. They’re an offering for anyone navigating loss, belonging, and change.

This release includes:

– A PDF version of the chapbook, which includes 11 poems as well as reflection prompts and space for journaling

– An audio edition, recorded with additional commentary, for those who prefer to listen and hear a little more of the story behind the words

Living in the Gray is my debut poetry collection

I chose to release Living in the Gray on Bandcamp intentionally. Bandcamp is one of the few platforms that prioritizes artists, allowing creators to retain ownership of their work, receive a fairer share of revenue, and connect directly with the people who choose to support it. Unlike larger platforms, it doesn’t reduce art to algorithms or fractions of a cent per listen. By purchasing this work here, you’re supporting independent creation in a way that’s ethical, transparent, and aligned with the values that shaped these poems. Whether you read or listen, this work is meant to be a companion to return to in moments when you find yourself living in the in-between.

Thank you for being part of my world, for holding space for my vulnerability, for your support of independent art and my writing, and for witnessing this work as it comes into being. If these poems speak to you, I’d love for you to share how they land for you. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Discord channel, a safe space to connect without all the drama and algorithms of traditional social media. My hope is that we can offer one another a sense of grounding and steadiness as we navigate the dark, the light, and the gray spaces of life together. May we continue to seek presence with what life is offering in each moment, where nothing is fully known and anything is possible.

I am deeply grateful for your support.

Living with Intention

Life has been a lot lately, in both beautiful and challenging ways. It’s easy to slip into autopilot when life gets busy or uncertain, so I’ve been thinking a lot about what it really means to live with intention.

For me, it’s about slowing down, tuning in, and moving through the day with presence. It’s the sacred pause before the “yes,” the space between thought and action. It’s checking in with my body, breath, and heart and asking:

Is this mine to carry? Is this what I need? Is this in alignment with my values?

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”

— Viktor Frankl

It shows up in how I eat, how I love, and how I rest. It’s remembering that I am co-creating my life with the Universe, and that I get to choose how I want to move through it all.

Living intentionally isn’t always easy. Old habits pull at us. The world still demands. But I’m learning to trust the quiet knowing within, that says, You don’t have to rush. You don’t have to prove anything. You get to choose.

So, I’m choosing slow and sacred. And every day I have to remind myself to return to that choice, again and again.

Intention isn’t about rigid goals or outcomes. It’s not about fixing anything or proving myself. It’s a quiet question I ask my heart. It’s the energy I bring into a conversation, a yoga practice, a walk in the woods, or a moment of stillness. It’s the whisper that says: stay close to what matters.

This is especially true in ceremony. Working with plant medicines isn’t something I take lightly. These sacred allies meet us exactly where we are, but they also ask something of us. They ask for truth and reverence. They don’t respond to what we want to achieve, but to what we’re ready to feel, see, or remember. They require thoughtful intention. I like to form my intention as a request to the medicine, which might sound something like:

“Help me to lead with love.”

“Show me the next right step.”

“Guide me back to the part of me that remembers.”

An intention like this doesn’t demand answers. It gives the medicine something to work with as it weaves its way through my body and spirit. But the real work comes after the ceremony ends.

Living with intention means I don’t leave those sacred moments at the altar. It means I keep coming back to them, in the way I speak, the actions I take, and the choices I make.

Setting intentions is more than a preparation for ceremony - it is a way of life. When we live intentionally, we honor the sacred in the everyday. We become active participants in our healing and growth.

Whether you’re preparing for ceremony or simply navigating the ebb and flow of everyday life, you’re allowed to move slowly. You’re allowed to change your pace. You’re allowed to rest and re-align. That’s the path.

If you feel the call of the medicine or a quiet longing for something more, there’s space for that here. I invite you to book a Discovery Call with me below. Use the promo code “Intention” for a complimentary session. Let’s have a conversation and see where it leads.

You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to be willing to begin. When you are, reach out. I’m here for you.