February 23, 2026

You do not just wake up and become the butterfly. Growth is a process.”

Rupi Kaur

It Really Is Quittin’ Time

It’s late Monday afternoon. Maybe today was busy, maybe it was slow, maybe it was somewhere in between. Wherever you’re landing right now—welcome.

TODAY’S PICKS

When Keeping the Peace Starts to Hurt

Always being agreeable sounds generous—until you realize what you’ve been quietly giving up. This piece looks at how people-pleasing shapes our energy, boundaries, and relationships.

Cooking Together: Romance or Recipe for Drama?

Some couples find magic in shared meals — others find arguments over chopping onions. This story dives into the real challenges (and delights) of cooking with a partner.

The Names They Left Behind

Some of cinema’s most familiar faces were born with names you’d never guess. This story digs into why—and how—fame sometimes starts with a new identity.

What would your stage name be?

P.S. That thing I mentioned last week? It’s coming soon. And I’m pretty sure the right people are going to know exactly why it matters.

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