How Do You Make a Split Without Screaming?
This summer reminded me that as our children grow, parenting changes too. Teenagers and young adults bring a new balance to find, and I’m still figuring it out.
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The lost apothecary Sarah Penner
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In two days, our second daughter turns 19. ❤️ on the Jewish calendar it’s already tonight and we spent it together 😘
As our daughter is about to turn 19, I’m reminded that young adulthood is also a season when parents learn to let go a little more—to trust, to hope for the best, and to keep loving while giving their children the space to become who they are meant to be, while allowing ourselves the space to become who we are meant to be, too. ❤️
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Trust the Flow
Learning to trust the flow of life means letting go of the need to control every detail and staying connected to what truly matters: our values, purpose, our people and the bigger picture. Often, the unexpected becomes part of the journey.
5 July 2026 – A Little Space
As our children grow, parenting quietly changes too. This week I reflect on family, summer, finding a little space to breathe after years of raising children, and the joy of watching them become more independent as they discover their own paths. Happy 250th birthday to the United States of America. 🇺🇸🌿
Today’s a triple celebration: Father’s Day, the start of summer, and my dear friend Laura’s birthday!
A little throwback: last week, the World Cup kicked off, and my husband has been cheering on the Netherlands withContinue Reading
Advice? Truth? Illusion ! Modus operandi?
We are constantly told to work harder, trust the process, stay consistent, manifest our dreams, or simply let go. But what if success, fulfillment, and personal growth require both effort and surrender? A reflection on perseverance, trust, achievement, and finding our own path.
What is hard?
What is hard what is simple? What is balance ? What is being a woman and artist a mother a daughter 💕 spoiled brat, normal.extraordinary what is real what is felt
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Progress Over Perfection, Trust Over Fear, and Finding Balance
As May comes to a close, I reflect on two lessons that kept returning: don’t wait for perfection, and don’t be afraid to tell your story. Between being a mom of three, an artist, observing Shabbat, navigating family spread across continents, and building new projects, this month reminded me that progress, rest, courage, gratitude, and letting go all have their place.
Have You Ever Hunted Pythons in the Dark of the Everglades?
Sometimes life gives you beautiful milestones and emotional exhaustion at the exact same time.
This past season has been filled with difficult realizations, family transitions, moments of pride, moments of doubt, motherhood, fatigue, growth, letting go… and also deep gratitude.
A reflection on what happens when we keep showing up because we must, even while emotionally and physically depleted — and on learning that balance is not only needed after the storm, but before and during it too.
so parislux ! 