The concept of the muse inspiring art isn’t new, but the idea that I’ve been a muse to my suitors–inspiring them to improve their own quality of life through positive action? That has been so gratifying to me. One of my favorite loves started working with a personal trainer after watching me roll out of bed every morning to continue my yoga practice, even though we were on lazy and luxurious vacation together; another beau brought a mindfulness practice to his office after he learned how it’s helped me surmount high-stress situations in school. I never set out to influence the people around me (it’s not my place to make a “project” of another person’s life), but I love to hear about it if I have. Inspiring others to care for themselves is one of the most beautiful facets of how I live my life, and I hope to continue to ignite these little fires in the people I care for. 

The human heart is a wild, uncontrollable, complicated thing. It’s been my life’s journey to learn my own, but I’ve fallen down the rabbit hole trying to learn others’ hearts many times over the years. There’s nothing like falling in love to cause growth, which can feel like leaps of exhilarating triumph or small soft shifts of tenderness.

I’ve wanted to start my blog for so long, but simply haven’t had the time between grad school and the delicious invitations I’ve accepted this winter. My free time is precious to me because it is so rare, but in 2024 I’m making connection a priority–and how better to connect than by writing you a letter?

I can’t wait to share all of the musings I’ve written recently. Check back soon. . . in the meantime head over to my Twitter for my up-to-the-minute comings and goings as a grad student in New York City!