In today's episode, I share an afternoon walk through wild weather, the unexpected comfort of street lamps and Christmas lights still glowing in mid-January, and the reflection they sparked: maybe the light doesn't go out… .

This is a gentle musing on love after goodbye, the ache of absence, and what changes when we stop treating death like the end of the story. If you've been carrying someone in your heart, this episode is for you.

In this episode:

• Why "fragile light" can be a powerful metaphor for the human spirit

• Love that continues, even when someone is no longer here the way they used to be

• How fear of endings can make us hoard time, control, and certainty

• Kindness as a recognition of something eternal in each other

Take a breath after listening:
What light are you protecting right now in yourself, or in someone else?

With love and peace always,

Amber

xoxo

In today's episode, I share a gentler approach to starting the year

New Year's can feel loud. Big goals, big money plans, big pressure. But when loss happens close to home, it can shift everything into focus.

Instead of forcing unrealistic resolutions or pretending everything is fine, we focus on what's true, what matters, and what's actually doable. You'll learn how to choose 1–2 priorities for the year and create 5-minute "minimum version" habits you can keep even on busy, emotional, or unpredictable days.

This isn't about doing less because you're giving up. It's about doing what's real—so your goals support your life, not the other way around.

• A New Year perspective shift when life reminds us what matters

• What a Soft Reset 2026 really is (and what it isn't)

• How to pick one or two priorities that improve your everyday life

• The power of 5-minute minimum habits (built for real days, not perfect days)

• A realistic mindset for tough seasons—without toxic positivity

• A simple reflection to guide your year from the inside out

Choose 1–2 priorities for 2026, then create a 5-minute version of each habit—small enough to do consistently, meaningful enough to change your year.

1. What are your two priorities for 2026?

2. What's the 5-minute habit for each?

Question for you: If we don't take it with us, what do you want to be "rich" in this year—presence, peace, connection, courage, health?

With peace and love always,

Amber

xoxo

Have you ever had to choose between your comfort and doing the right thing?

In today's episode, I share a recent adventure that tested whether I actually live the values I claim to have.

While walking through my neighborhood, I discovered a gorgeous golden retriever locked outside with a set of keys dangling in the door. What followed was an awkward journey of knocking on windows, peering through glass feeling like a complete weirdo, and interrupting a stranger's private moment, all to help a dog who couldn't help himself.

This story isn't about seasonal kindness or holiday cheer. It's about what genuine compassion actually looks like: uncomfortable, inconvenient, and often unappreciated.

It's about showing up for the vulnerable even when no one's watching, even when you feel ridiculous, and even when the response you get isn't what you expected.

In This Episode:

• The moment I had to decide between walking past or getting involved
• What it feels like to circle a stranger's house knocking on windows
• The surreal scene of a guy pouring drinks from a decanter by an aquarium
• Why the homeowner (maybe he was house-sitting?) cared more about his keys than the dog
• What this experience taught me about real compassion versus performative kindness
• Why we need to show up for others even when it's awkward and uncomfortable

Key Takeaway: Real compassion doesn't wait for the perfect moment or guaranteed appreciation. It means being willing to feel like a weirdo, going on awkward adventures you didn't sign up for, and choosing someone else's need over your own comfort.

Every single time.

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who needs the reminder that compassion isn't seasonal, it's a daily practice.

With peace and love always,

Amber

xoxo