Elevated Essence

Sacred in the struggles of 30, divine in the blessings ahead.

Faith, beauty, and mental health in the unpolished 30’s.

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  • Allow Yourself to Be a Beginner

    For the first five weeks of school, I walked into class every day and saw the same quote written on the whiteboard: “Allow yourself to be a beginner.” At first, I read it in passing. By week three, I started noticing it. By week five, it started noticing me. Being…

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  • Keep Going, Softly

    Keep Going, Softly

    This past week has been a tough one. I didn’t post my usual blog. I haven’t been as present online. Truthfully? I’ve been tired. Run…

  • When Gossip Tries to Sabotage You: Remember Who You Are

    It’s wild how the enemy moves sometimes. He doesn’t always show up in big, obvious ways. More often, he slips in quietly — through whispers,…

  • When Butterflies Lead You Home

    When Butterflies Lead You Home

    They say the butterfly effect is when something small — like the flap of a butterfly’s wing — sets off a chain of events that…

  • A Season of Preparation

    This weekend changed me in a way I wasn’t expecting. It started with a dream—two stars colliding. I thought I understood what it meant and…

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This space is for the woman navigating her 30’s – the beauty, the faith, the mental health battles, and the quiet blessings that come with becoming. Here you’ll find honesty, encouragement, and reminders that you’re not alone in the struggles or the growth. Together, we’re finding grace in the journey and strength in the story. One blog post at a time.

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