I’ve been reflecting on this and it was one of the reasons I was motivated to write this blog.
Driven by ambition, I ran toward more —
success, security, the shimmering score.
But life has a way of softening the chase,
when small hands and laughter fill the space.
I learned that time is the truest gold,
that love, not wealth, is what we hold.
Luxury isn’t bought — it’s found
in quiet mornings, family around.
It became clear to me a few years ago, as my children grew from toddlers into kids, that our time as parents — the hands-on years from 0 to 18 — are fleeting. That realization has changed my perspective on so many things. I’m still ambitious, and I love my career, but I feel grounded now. Being able to be present with my family is the most precious thing I work for. It also helps me manage the ups and downs of professional life — because I know my purpose.
Health is another thing I’ve learned never to take for granted. Like many, I’ve faced devastating losses to cancer, and I fear the day I may have to fight that battle myself. But those experiences remind me to live in the moment, do my best, and cherish every small, ordinary joy.
What’s helped me stay centered is focusing on the things I love. For me, that’s running — something that has carried me through every season of life. The structure, the solitude, and the rhythm of movement have connected my mind and body in ways I’m deeply grateful for.
Maybe for you it’s walking, reading, creating, or crafting. And if you don’t yet have a hobby, I can’t recommend it enough. In an age where scrolling can feel like a pastime, reclaiming our time through something tangible — something that feeds us — feels revolutionary.
Even writing this blog has brought me back to an old love: words. It feels good to create again.
Take a moment today to reflect.
What keeps you grounded when life moves fast?
What hobby, ritual, or simple joy helps you reconnect with yourself?
Write it down. Revisit it. Make space for it again.
Stillness often begins when we remember what truly moves us.
The Still Edit
Salt & Shores 