So, how does the idea of legacy actually show up in our daily lives? One word: social capital. Whether we admit it or not, we all care about what others think of us. It’s not vanity—it’s hardwired. Social capital is the currency of human connection. It’s how people think and talk about us, both when we’re present and when we’re not. And it matters.

At the time of writing this, it is the last day of the Lionsgate Portal, which for those of us who invest in the woo side of things, means that it's the best time of year to manifest. Hear me out though for a second. Manifestation isn’t about wishing on a star and waiting for Disney magic. It’s about choosing how you want to show up in the world and actively participating in your own growth. It's adding structure to unlock freedom. And no one needed this reminder lately more

Let's admit it. We all know the feeling. There's that first day after a long holiday or right after you've gotten back from vacation-- before anyone even says anything, you've already concluded that you're behind. Whether it's emails or laundry or PTA announcements, you've somehow concluded that you have to play catch up because FOMO has got you in its grip. These are real problems. But they also have REAL SOLUTIONS.

If we don't have vision, we don't have direction. If you don't have direction, you can't meaningfully prioritize. If you can't meaningfully prioritize, your time is passing you by. Time is finite. Have vision for how you want to spend it. Chances are, your most meaningful time is some manifestation of altruism.

Welcome to Slow Living Solutions, nestled in the storybook town of Staunton, Virginia. If you’d told me a decade ago that I’d end up here—crafting a life and a business rooted in intentionality and legacy—I probably would have laughed. And yet, here I am. The journey wasn’t linear or predictable. Honestly? It was the opposite. But that’s the magic of choosing to live on purpose.

You’re feeling it again, aren’t you? That restless, gritty, discontented itch that whispers from deep within your nervous system. The one that tells you this professional dream you were sold on the road to adulthood might actually be a bill of goods. You’re not alone. So many mid-career professionals find themselves feeling stuck here—rolling through the motions of “life-ing” because… well, what else are you supposed to do? You’ve got bills to pay, creature comforts to mainta