Also, what’s one piece of advice or thought you always go back to when life feels a little heavy?

Gratitude—simple, steady, quietly powerful.

There’s something about it that doesn’t deny the weight of life, but shifts how you carry it.

Like: "Yes, this hurts… and still, I’m grateful for this breath, that person. ”It’s not pretending things are easy. It’s remembering that even in the mess, there’s still something beautiful.