Micaela Raine Micaela Raine

The Truest Thing I Have to Offer

This month's reflection explores what happened when I stopped searching for my reflection in others and began learning to trust my own. Every layer we release brings us a little closer to home!

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Self-Trust

Many of us carry the belief that if we paid closer attention, loved harder, or did better, we could prevent the difficult things from happening. But what if self-trust isn't about having all the answers?

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Becoming More Ourselves

Mothering is so darn humbling.

My family took me for a belated Mother’s Day brunch: my children and their dad. The four of us gather when we can, which is less and less frequently as the kids' lives expand outward.

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The Power of Thinking Less

Have you noticed that when something matters to you, it’s really easy to spiral into overthinking? The mind is incredibly good at inventing problems that don’t yet exist and elaborating stories with the intention of keeping us safe.


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We Talked About Death, and It Brought Us Closer to Life

Last week marked the spring equinox for those of us in the northern hemisphere.

These moments highlight the interconnected cycles of life, reminding us that endings, death, and letting go are vital for new beginnings and transformation.

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The Long View

Recently, I spent a weekend visiting my daughter at law school. I arrived carrying goodies from home, and a good bit of worry—that is, until I saw life through her eyes.

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