In a world that glorifies endurance, sometimes all we need is the reminder that the most courageous thing we can do is actually slow down. In this post, Kathryn reflects on what it means to listen to our bodies, honor our limits, and recognize that true progress often begins in rest.

What happens when you stop trying to meet everyone else’s expectations and start listening to your own needs? Kathryn shares what it’s looked like to peel back the pressure to be “enough” for others and instead build a life that supports her health, energy, and peace.

From navigating chronic illness to finding meaning in slow progress, Kathryn explores the lessons creativity has offered in processing, reclaiming, and moving forward in her healing journey.

Kathryn discusses her ongoing progress in letting her walls down, sharing a moment in which overwhelming acceptance reminded her that the right people will make space for her story.

Kathryn celebrates her return to running, focusing on her presence of the moment after an injury. Expressing deep gratitude for her body’s resilience—its ability to remember, heal, and move once more, this post is a reflection on honoring the quiet strength of the body and embracing each step with appreciation and mindfulness.