Hi, I’m Maria.

I write to notice the quiet moments—the ones that stay with you long after the noise fades. This blog is where I try to make sense of what I’m living: grief, healing, memory, the ocean, small kindnesses, the weight and lightness of being human.

I don’t write to teach. I write to stay honest. And maybe in these words, you’ll find something that meets you where you are.

A Few Notes to Begin With
Fight, Flight, Or Wait—What the Ocean Taught Me About Grief and Resilience
Fight, Flight, Or Wait—What the Ocean Taught Me About Grief and Resilience

If the ocean was a person, the waves would be its heartbeat, and being on that same heartbeat with your favorite people is a feeling like no other.

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Lessons from The Little Virtues
Lessons from The Little Virtues

I don't know about other parents but I know that deep within my howl, there lies the hoarse bleating of a lamb. I am too aware of my own imperfections and I know that if I don’t communicate this to my child, he will grow up thinking I’m sort of a superhero who can do anything at will.

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7 Morning Rituals to Cultivate Stillness
7 Morning Rituals to Cultivate Stillness

In a society that glorifies productivity, we often find ourselves with an overwhelming amount of tasks at hand. And because our brain is wired to remember unfinished tasks better than the ones we have already accomplished, we often find ourselves constantly being interrupted by these unfinished tasks throughout the day.

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A Little About Me

I’m someone who uses writing to stay close to the truth—not the polished kind, but the kind that helps you breathe easier.