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What happens when the person you remember being no longer feels like the person staring back at you?

In this second chapter of Where Light Still Lives, we turn the lens inward, exploring identity, self-perception, memory, and the versions of ourselves that linger long after we've outgrown them.

Through poems and reflection, we look at the stories we tell about our past, the selves we preserve, and everything that exists beneath the surface of who we appear to be.

Some versions of us never really leave.
They wait in photographs, memories, reflections, and quiet places within us—waiting to be understood, forgiven, or released.

The Lantern Room is open on thejourneywetake.com, where you can find behind-the-scenes content, the full poem “The Ice Beneath,” and more pieces that will be added as this series continues.

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After nearly four months away, I'm back behind the microphone and beginning a new series exploring my upcoming poetry collection, Where Light Still Lives.

In Part I, The Light We Inherit, we explore perception, time, wonder, and the ways our past continues to shape how we see the world. Along the way, I'll share three poems from the collection Sweet Tooth, Old Soul, Young Blood, and Soft Oblivion, and the reflections that inspired them.

This is an invitation into the creative process and a conversation about slowing down, rediscovering wonder, and to remember that even in seasons of uncertainty, we are still carrying light.

For behind-the-scenes reflections, exclusive poems, notes, and companion content that will continue to grow alongside this series, visit The Lantern Room at thejourneywetake.com

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We spend our lives chasing what seems important.. only to realize the real treasures are often hidden in plain sight. In this episode, I reflect on the lessons that hit harder with age: peace of mind, time, connection, authenticity, health, and the beauty of everyday moments.

Life isn’t about having it all figured out, it’s about noticing what truly matters.

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In a world of division, fear, and uncertainty, how do we hold onto our humanity? In this episode, we reflect on America’s history of immigration tension, the cracks in the systems, and what it all reveals about who we are.. And who we can become. Along the way, we find moments of joy, cultural pride, and spiritual insight, and consider what our role is in shaping a more compassionate world.

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Sometimes life doesn’t change in big, dramatic moments.
Sometimes it shifts quietly. Somewhere between miles, conversations, landscapes, and the people sitting beside you.

In this episode, I’m sharing what traveling across the country with my family stirred in me… the perspective, the softness, the humor, the becoming. From watching the world through my son’s eyes, to finding comfort in familiar rhythms with my husband, to standing in places that made my worries feel smaller and my life feel wider.. This journey left a mark.

We talk about presence, identity, growth, and what happens when you slow down long enough to actually notice your life. About how the world can feel heavy, and how sometimes, standing in something bigger than yourself is exactly what you need.

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The start of a new year doesn’t have to mean pressure, perfection, or a total reinvention. This episode is a gentle reflection on what to leave behind as 2026 begins; from self-doubt and guilt to old versions of yourself and emotional weight that no longer fits. It’s a reminder that growth can be quiet, release can be gentle, and you’re allowed to move forward without carrying everything with you.

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Loss doesn’t end influence.

In this episode, we talk about energy, memory, and the quiet legacy we leave behind. From emotional contagion to personal grief, this conversation explores how people continue living through us  and how our presence becomes someone else’s memory.

Featuring an original poem, “Energy Echoes.”

This episode is for anyone who’s missing someone, questioning their impact, or wondering what parts of them will remain.

Book referenced "Mosaic of Love"  by Kimberly Hernandez. 

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Success isn’t a single moment, it’s a series of quiet ones. 

Small steps. Soft shifts. Invisible growth. 

This episode explores what it really means to “make it,” why slow progress counts, and how purpose unfolds long before anyone else sees it. If you’re moving through your own in-between season, feeling your way forward, or rebuilding your definition of success… this is your sign to keep going.

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In this episode, we get into what it means to become “the observer”  ..the calm awareness beneath the chaos. From emotional waves to everyday overwhelm, we explore how presence, breath, and perspective can bring clarity back into your life. Inspired by insights from The Power of Now and grounded in real, relatable experiences, this conversation is a reminder be the ocean, not the wave. 

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This week, we’re stepping into a conversation that goes deeper than the holiday season and the traditions surrounding it. Gratitude isn’t a one-day performance, it is more of a mindset, a practice, and sometimes even a lifeline.
In this episode, I explore what gratitude looks like when life is complicated, when the holidays bring mixed emotions, and when thankfulness feels far away. We talk about grounding, community, the science behind gratitude, and how to bring more intentional appreciation into everyday life, without ignoring the truth or romanticizing the past.

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