Michelle Robertson

This summer, I met an unlikely spiritual teacher: a turtle in my driveway. Turns out, it had a lot to say about slowing down, letting go of striving, and remembering what really matters.

Sometimes the universe whispers. Sometimes it shouts. And sometimes, it forces you to stop completely. Here’s how two near-disasters became my most powerful spiritual breadcrumbs.

As autumn settles in—the school bus rumbling down the street, routines snapping back into place, and a crisp edge in the air—what comes up for you? If you’ve just sent your kids back to school, are you filling the space with new busy-ness… or are you able to sit with the pause?