Tonight, Duke and I took our first long walk since coming back from the beach. The air was thick with the sound of cicadas—at first eerie, then oddly enchanting. They buzzed in every direction, like nature’s choir echoing through the trees. And as I walked, I realized I was stepping into something sacred.
It felt like I was walking through an enchanted forest, right behind my house—the same place I never thought I’d end up. But here I am, in North Carolina, where the nights speak to me, the land welcomes me, and Spirit walks beside me.
Earlier tonight, I had dinner with a new friend, Laura—another soul who left Los Angeles to find something more. We’re going to spend the Fourth of July together. Nothing fancy. Just two girlfriends. And honestly, that feels like everything. Mila will be with her friend Melanie, off creating her own joy—and so will I.
But here’s what really hit me tonight…
It’s not like I’m living my 20s all over again.
No.
It feels like I’m a 20-year-old finally living her life for the very first time.
It’s like God handed me this gift—this permission slip to live exactly how I want, with whom I want, doing what makes my soul feel free. No more guilt. No more fear. No more explaining myself. Just freedom. Real, honest-to-God freedom. And it is the most beautiful gift I’ve ever been given.
So tonight, with cicadas singing overhead and Duke by my side, I whispered a thank you to the sky.
Thank you for this life.🦋
Thank you for this second chance.🙏
Thank you for letting me finally feel what it means to live.
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With love & magic, 🦋♥️
Jenn SHEr The Divine Muse
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