So, this year in the spirit of taking on way more than I should, I’m doing this amazing kick-ass program called Reclamation with life coach and general awesomeness queen, Molly Mahar. I did this because I know I need to work on myself in an intentional, loving, generous way. And so far it has been so life giving and inspiring. The community is fantastic, the accountability is helpful, and the inspiration from the other women is motivating me to be real and keep up.

The first month, February, was about Authenticity and I have spent the last month thinking so hard about what authenticity means in my life and what it means to be authentically me. This is a challenge as I’ve come back home to Rolla and the temptation is to revert to my childhood self. Staying true to me and being authentically present is a constant adventure, but one that is worth having.

One of the questions I’ve been asking myself repeatedly is who am I? If I want to be authentically me, who is that? And one answer I’ve come up with is that I’m a writer and I’m a writer who hasn’t been writing.

So, I’m reviving my blog. New name, new web address, but same old Ari writing her truth and showing up authentically to bring you book reviews, thoughts, and pieces of my own heart.

Stay tuned for some truth bombs and lots of love from me.