Uncovering Your Pillars: Creative and Practical Ways to Nurture Your Journey
Reconnecting with Yourself: How Embracing Your Core Pillars Can Help You Get Back on Track
Life has a way of pulling us in so many directions, especially for women and moms who juggle countless roles every day. At times, it’s easy to lose sight of who you truly are beneath the layers of responsibilities and expectations. If you’re feeling disconnected from yourself, the first step to reclaiming your identity is to lean into your core pillars—those key passions and values that define you and bring meaning to your life.
Here’s a look at my five pillars, and why embracing them has been essential in my journey of self-discovery and getting back on track. Hopefully, it will inspire you to reflect on your own foundations and take the first step toward reconnecting with your authentic self.
Buffalo-Themed Art and Creativity
Art has a powerful way of rooting us in place and time. For me, creating and appreciating Buffalo-themed art not only honors my local heritage but also fuels my creative spirit. Whether it’s painting, photography, or hand-crafted banners, art allows me to express emotions and stories words sometimes can’t capture. Connecting with this pillar reminds me of my unique perspective and creative voice—an essential part of my identity that I can nurture and celebrate.
Hand-Painted Banners: A Canvas for Personal Stories
Hand-painted banners are more than decorative pieces; they represent personal stories, milestones, and heartfelt messages. Making banners by hand instills patience and intention, helping me slow down and focus on the moment. This pillar encourages me to put my experiences, values, and aspirations onto a tangible canvas, making those inner feelings visible and real. It’s a small but powerful act of reclaiming creativity and presence.
My IVF Mom Journey: Strength in Vulnerability
Being an IVF mom is a deeply personal pillar that has shaped my resilience and compassion. Sharing this part of my story connects me with others on similar paths and offers hope and understanding. Embracing this pillar means acknowledging vulnerability as a source of strength and reclaiming my narrative with authenticity. It reminds me that even through challenges, I am growing and becoming more aligned with my true self.
Marketing Expertise: Leading with Purpose
As a marketing expert specializing in lead generation for residential and commercial properties, this pillar grounds me in professional purpose and growth. It harnesses my skills for helping others succeed and creates a sense of accomplishment. Leaning into this pillar reconnects me with my career passion and gives me confidence in my expertise—important elements of my identity that keep me motivated and forward-focused.
Investing in Short-Term Rentals: Building Lifestyle and Legacy
Investing in short-term rentals, like my Ellicottville home, is a pillar that balances financial goals with personal lifestyle values. It symbolizes long-term planning, creativity in hospitality, and the joy of creating welcoming spaces. This pillar invites me to envision a future that aligns with my priorities and contributes to a legacy beyond the day-to-day hustle.
Taking the First Step: Reflect and Embrace Your Pillars
If you’re wondering how to begin your journey back to yourself, start by identifying your core pillars—those passions, roles, or values that truly matter to you. Take time to write them down, reflect on why they resonate, and think about ways to nurture them in your daily life. Your pillars form the foundation of your authentic self, and embracing even just two can be powerful. For me, I have five, but starting with what feels right for you is what truly matters on the path to getting back on track.
You might be thinking, “What about family? Isn’t family always first?” Absolutely—family is central to who I am. These pillars aren’t separate from my family; they are the independent parts of me that still deeply involve and connect to my family life. By focusing on these parts of myself, I can bring more balance, energy, and authenticity to my role as a mom and partner. Nurturing my personal pillars makes me stronger and more present, allowing me to make a meaningful difference not only in my own life but within my family too.
Remember, reconnecting isn’t a race. It’s a gentle unfolding that happens one pillar at a time. What are your pillars? How will you embrace them today?