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Roots & Wings


In the Quiet Hours: A Life Becoming | Creative Essays on Growth and Healing
I used to tuck my victories into smaller and smaller pockets,
worried that joy would weigh too heavy in the wrong hands.
Michelle Farley
Apr 282 min read
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When Creativity Feels Blocked: A Personal Story on Burnout & Reset
I'm learning this season isn’t about performance. It's about posture. Maybe I’m not here to produce—but to listen.
Michelle Farley
Mar 253 min read
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Creativity and Resilience in 2025: Leadership, Growth, and Grace
Life's weight feels heavy in 2025, but I'm stepping forward with creativity, purpose, and grace.
Michelle Farley
Jan 233 min read
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Finding Your Purpose is the Real Plot Twist
We live in a world that tells us to chase success, to follow the money. But that’s not what life is about.
Michelle Farley
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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From Confusion to Confidence: A Letter to My 20-Something Self
A letter to my 20-something self on love, career, health, and finding strength through life’s unexpected challenges.
Michelle Farley
Oct 2, 20243 min read
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The Balancing Act: Family, Career, and Creative Chaos
Balancing a 9-5 job, a creative business, wifely duties, and motherhood. Some days, I’m just trying not to drown in the sea of tasks.
Michelle Farley
Jul 16, 20242 min read
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The Strength in Hush
Silence has always been my sanctuary. In those quiet moments, I found solace, clarity, and purpose.
Michelle Farley
Oct 17, 20232 min read
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Trusting My Gut and Leaning into Certainty
Do you ever look back on your life and find those pivotal moments that shape who you are today? Moments that teach you profound life...
Michelle Farley
Jul 25, 20232 min read
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The Writing Paradox
Every pen stroke exposes a raw and unfiltered fragment of my soul. Writing is not just a task; it's an intimate expression of myself.
Michelle Farley
Jul 6, 20231 min read
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Embracing the Journey: Turning 42 with Gratitude and Excitement! 😎
And just like that, I'm 42 😎. Where? Mostly in my left knee and when my sciatica flares up 😫🤣, but seriously, I am feeling grateful...
Michelle Farley
Jun 15, 20232 min read
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