Rooted Skies
I’m Nova Skye — a writer and dreamer exploring growth, courage, and second beginnings under these rooted skies.
My Latest Posts
- Talk About It!
What do you do when the life you became accustomed to suddenly disappears in front of you, like water slipping through your hands? This is the reality I have been living for a little over a year. I have kept much of my struggle to myself and a small circle of people. The day I… Read more: Talk About It! - Unsolicited AdviceA quick note on Unsolicited Advice – just keep it to yourself.
- I Didn’t Realize I Was Shrinking My Life
For a long time, I didn’t realize I was shrinking my life. Nothing was obviously wrong. I was functioning. Showing up. Doing what I was supposed to do. From the outside, everything looked fine. But underneath that, I was playing smaller than I needed to. I was quiet in moments where I had something to… Read more: I Didn’t Realize I Was Shrinking My Life - Dream Seeds: Lessons on Inspiration and Growth from Big Sean’s Higher
A reflective review of Higher by Big Sean exploring inspiration, affirmations, parenting, and how everyday moments slowly grow into the dreams we live. - Sunsets
SunsetSunsets After finishing my meal of BBQ chicken wings and hibachi rice, I was trying to clear my mind. I recognized that hunger had kept me in darkness, affecting my mood. Having been on mom duty since 8, I felt tense and hangry. Sunset are my time to reflect and disconnect. I enjoy gazing at… Read more: Sunsets - Understanding Emotional Shifts as a New Parent
My son just smacked his head into the side of his crib while sleeping. I heard it on the monitor. I took a deep sigh because I knew he was going to cry. I braced myself for it. Prepared to grab my robe and rock him back to sleep. I watched in shock as he… Read more: Understanding Emotional Shifts as a New Parent
