Jessica McDonald

By Michaela I write this as I finish my daily yoga and meditation practice. After, I usually write any thoughts I catalogued while moving or an outstanding a...

The art of gratitude is something that has been transformational in my life in the past 6 months. I sit with myself every single morning and take the time to...

There's something off with me when I'm not writing. It feels like for so long now I am always writing. Even if it’s just a small amount. So these past few we...

We're all just longing. Longing to be touched, to be held, to be kissed and to be loved. We're longing to feel whole and to feel one. One with ourselves and ...

Everything looks the same but nothing is the same. I am sitting here and the power of reflection is becoming so clear. I can see my life changing before my e...

By Michaela When I examine what makes a very average day subjectively good or bad, where nothing quite out of the ordinary has occurred, I generally attribut...

January 20, 2020 We never ever know what can happen. Dad didn’t have a seizure for nearly 10 years. He’s been okay, he’s been happy, he’s worked his way thro...

January 25, 2020 I feel like my life is a whirlwind right now and I can’t quite grasp it. I can’t grasp I’ll be okay or if dad will be okay or if the world w...

February 8, 2020 Just sitting with each other in our hardships and just being there. There’s nothing more that can be or should be done. The support of a fri...

This blog post is completely inspired by the article "Stop Googling. Let's Talk." By Sherry Turkle. All quotes are taken from her. I came across the article ...

By Michaela I went shopping with a friend one day in November. Browsing the thrift store, I found some items that I joked about like cheesy mugs and shirts. ...

So grateful to start 2020 off with friendships, family, love and quality time.

There is nothing quite like finding people that are on the same wavelength as you. Whether it be they have a similar mindset, intentions, dreams, sense of hu...

Every morning I wake up and grab for my phone right away. I check the time, my messages and begin my endless scrolling through social media. I'm sure at leas...

Hello! If you don’t know me, my name is Michaela and I am passionate about all things life, self growth, and learning! I believe it is vital to live in the p...

2019 has felt like I have lived three years in one. I have learned endless lessons and created endless memories that I will hold with me forever. I have lear...

I could talk ALL day about the importance of putting yourself out there. When it comes to literally everything. Life, friends, jobs, classes, careers, workin...