On the mind.

52-weeks! One solid year of writing my newsletter. 🥳 

This week, we’re cutting down a lot of trees on our Kauai property. Close to forty-five trees to be exact. It’s a big change, and it got me thinking about the idea that sometimes you have to tear things down before you can build something better. This goes for people as well. Right now I’m personally pretty grounded but it still got me thinking about a concept I really believe in.

Right now, the yard looks like a barren deforestation zone and in the moment, it’s hard to watch. But the vision is clear for a brighter future / better landscaped yard.

Life works the same way and I think it’s an important part of growth. Sometimes you need to strip things back, whether it’s habits, routines, relationships, or even parts of yourself, to make space for what’s next. Growth doesn’t always require a catastrophe or rock-bottom moment. They can be simple moments of growth but it does require a willingness to step into discomfort.

If you haven’t faced a challenging day, a shake-up, or a tough stretch in the last six months, ask yourself: are you truly pushing your limits? Are you stretching your comfort zone, or just settling into what’s easy?

Real growth starts where comfort ends.

PS: We’re using a lot of the wood we’re cutting. We’re donating to local people: artists/wood carvers, a neighbor, and we’re doing some milling work trade to get some wood planks to use in our home!

Weekly moments.

Trying out a video embed for the first time of the tree cutting!

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