What Has Been Missing

Learning more about what had been missing from previous creative projects and finding solace and purpose in writing.

Mindful LivingTera VannoyJanuary 16, 2026writing routine, writing life, writing inspiration, writing practice, creative life, writing process, seeking purposeComment

Que Sera, Sera

A new look at a year where things can change minute by minute or greatly depending on what happens over the summer. Following the journey of what led to this moment and why it is not just another year.

Mindful LivingTera VannoyJanuary 12, 2026new year, living abroad, learning a new language, live the languageComment

OBSTACLES | PAULO COELHO

In the Introduction to The Alchemist, Coelho explains the four obstacles that prevent people from fulfilling their purpose.

Mindful LivingTera VannoySeptember 22, 2025writing obstacles, writing routine, writing life, writing inspiration, writing practice, the alchemist, impossible dreams, personal legend, seeking purposeComment

HIDDEN WELL | UNTAPPED ENERGY

Journal entry about the struggle of creativity while balancing motherhood.

Mindful LivingTera VannoyAugust 1, 2025creative energy, motherhood, writing life, writer mom, solitude, quiet timeComment

SUNLIGHT AND SHADOWS

A fascination with sunlight and shadows in photography with reflections on what makes someone good or bad and how we each care the best and the worst of ourselves. The question is which part of ourselves we lean into.

Mindful LivingTera VannoyMay 7, 2025contrast photography, shadows, writing life, writing inspiration, writer evolution, sunlight photography, travel photographyComment

THE WEIGHT OF TWO WORLDS

The delicate balance of motherhood and creative endeavors.

Mindful LivingTera VannoyJanuary 31, 2025motherhood, working mom, writer mom, creative mom, balancing two worlds, family life, the struggle of motherhoodComment

Photography

Mindful living focused on connection and empathy for both nature and humanity.