A Quiet Return
It has been a few years since I last wrote here. I was actively creating and experimenting in other spaces, but I always knew this space would be here for me when I needed to return. Life did not stop. It simply shifted. Motherhood, hormones, seasons of doubt, seasons of growth, lessons learned and long stretches of feeling creatively quiet all had their turn. This space has always been about centering, about finding calm in the middle of real life, and it feels right to return with that same intention rather than a grand announcement. This is not a relaunch. It is a soft reset.
Where I Am Right Now
I am in a stage of life where my body is changing, my energy is changing, and my priorities are constantly being rebalanced. Menopause has a way of humbling you. More on this later because this honestly needs to be an entire series. It affects focus, sleep, mood, creativity, and even confidence. Motherhood adds another layer, one that is beautiful, but also demanding in ways no one can fully explain until you live it. And yes, my sleep is in shambles.
Some days I feel deeply inspired and clear. Other days I feel foggy, overstimulated, and unsure what I even want to say. Both are true. Both belong here.
This blog is not about presenting a perfectly curated version of life. It is about the in between moments. I want to share the creativity, the fun and excitement, but also the real life moments.
Creativity in a New Season
I have been moving through creative blocks, but I do not want that to stop me from sharing, especially if it might help someone else who is also navigating life transitions. I am at a point where I need to create slower and softer, if that makes sense. I even softly rebranded my website and colors to reflect this shift. I no longer want pressure to perform. I am giving myself more permission to explore. And believe me, there is lots to explore in the era of AI and design technology.
I am learning that creativity does not disappear. It evolves. It becomes more intuitive, more reflective, more rooted in lived experience instead of urgency.
This space will reflect that.
What Centering My Chi Is Becoming
Centering My Chi has always been about creating calm and clarity, along with intentional living. Moving forward, this blog will be a place for:
- Thoughts on midlife transitions and identity shifts
- Mind and body wellness
- Creativity in seasons of change
- Motherhood and selfhood existing at the same time
- Lifestyle reflections
- And of course, travel!
Basically, many of the things I may have shared before, but through an adjusted lens. It’s basicslly more reflections and conversations you would have with girlfriends.
Writing in 2026 and Beyond
I do not want rigid schedules or pressure to perform here. I want presence. I want honesty. I want this to feel like a soft place to land for both you and me.
Some posts will be short. Some will be longer. Some may simply be moments of reflection. Others may be practical. All of them will come from a place of intention rather than obligation.
This is a return to writing as a form of centering, not branding.
A Soft Beginning
I am not coming back to this blog. I am continuing it. I have always checked in on it, but now I want to be more present with Centering My Chi.
If you are in a season of transition, of hormonal shifts, of creative uncertainty, of redefining who you are and what you need, you are not alone.
This blog will continue to grow slowly, honestly, and gently.
This is the soft reset.
xo,
Che
