by Anni Johnston | Jun 6, 2025 | 2023
As the final months of 2023 came to a close, I found myself facing an unfamiliar, yet deeply important realization: I had nothing left to give creatively—and instead of pushing through, I paused. For years, I’ve been the type of person who always meets the deadline....
by Anni Johnston | Jun 28, 2024 | 2024
After months of demanding circumstances, the dust is finally starting to settle. During this time, I’ve reflected on the things I did and didn’t do — moments where I wish I could have acted differently. But one truth remains: there’s no changing the past. While...
by Anni Johnston | Mar 1, 2024 | 2024
In a world that constantly demands more — more productivity, more output, more visibility — it can feel radical to pause. Yet, true Inner-Mastery often begins with recognizing when we’ve reached our capacity, and choosing to step back instead of pushing through. For...
by Anni Johnston | Feb 29, 2024 | 2024
We often associate growth and progress with constant movement, constant expansion. But what if the most transformative parts of life happen when we’re still, when we’re paused, pulled inward, or perched at our edge? I’ve been reflecting on this idea lately, especially...
by Anni Johnston | Jan 26, 2024 | 2024
Wow! A dream has come true in the form of a stunning home in North Berkeley, nestled within a beautifully landscaped garden. This home has been generously offered to me as a base for a month—a month! It was exactly the vision I put out last year, but as part of my...
