Close-up of a black and white concentric circle spiral pattern on a white background.

This is where I’ll write about things

Things I think about growing, learning, evolving.

Spirals have many meanings across cultures. To me, they are a reminder that growth is a non-linear process. They appear throughout nature, and remind me of our inherent connectedness with one another and with this Earth.

In these pages I will ponder this spiral-like task of becoming. And if you’d like, you can read, and ponder along with me.

Mia Groedel Mia Groedel

“Creating Space” for Dummies

Here’s how I think of it: you have to give the feeling a seat at the table. If you were at a dinner party, and there was someone just tucked away, hiding in the corner of the room, almost exiled, you’d probably stare at them the whole time, right?

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Mia Groedel Mia Groedel

Is tension the problem?

Is the tension the problem? We can all agree that shame keeps us stuck. We know this to be true, right? That shame does not, by and large, bring about change?

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