In this episode, I'm reflecting on what has unfolded since letting go of teaching and how that decision has created more space, clarity, and gratitude in my life. What once might have felt like a failure now feels like an essential part of the journey, a path I needed to walk in order to fully understand what is and isn't meant for me.

I share how this experience has led me into a deeper period of self reflection, where old patterns and questions have begun to surface. One of the biggest realizations has been noticing how easy it is for me to show up when something is in service of others, and how much more challenging it can be to stay committed to something that is just for me, especially when it comes to my writing practice.

Rather than rushing to fix or solve this pattern, I'm allowing myself to sit with it, to get curious, and to explore what it might be asking of me. I'm also leaning into a new intention of practicing both devotion and detachment. Devotion in showing up consistently to what matters, and detachment in releasing the need for a specific outcome.

I also open up about my relationship with intuition and the moments where I find myself wanting to disconnect, even when I feel deeply connected. This push and pull has led me to think more about how we relate to the different parts of ourselves, especially the ones that feel protective or afraid.

This episode is an invitation to hold all parts of yourself with compassion. The parts that feel aligned and open, and the parts that feel uncertain or resistant. They all belong, and they all have something to offer as you continue to grow.

Kim Kogane is a writer and intuitive guide helping you navigate the tender in-between seasons of life. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her dog Cauchy and three cats. Learn more about Kim.

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