Author Archives: Jade Frederickson

Let’s talk about growth

I have never thought about personal growth so much as I did when I was – wait for it – in Alabama. The dictionary defines growth as “the process of developing physically, spiritually, or mentally.” Thriving, blooming, and flourishing are all synonyms, and I have to say, I resonated very much with all these descriptives.Continue reading “Let’s talk about growth”

Chapter 12 – On emotions

I won’t say that embracing the magic of strangers and experience is easy. Sometimes, you fall flat on your face. Sometimes, you fall in love. Sometimes, you fall out of love. Sometimes, you lose a friend. And sometimes, things just don’t go as planned: life happens and emotions get in the way. But listen – This isContinue reading “Chapter 12 – On emotions”

Chapter 11 – The magic of strangers: A collection of thoughts

What if The lightning illuminated the clouds before you? The sunset silhouetted the mountains behind you? The fireflies brightened the summer-storm fog between you (and the two)? What if You met a new friend everywhere you went? You emerged laughing after falling into a waterfall? You stumbled upon live music at the local brewery? WhatContinue reading “Chapter 11 – The magic of strangers: A collection of thoughts”