09/01/2026
I first read this quote by Anne Lamott five years ago, when I was deep into my own mental health journey:
“Lighthouses don’t go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining.”
It struck a chord with me. I've been a lifelong people-pleaser, putting everyone else's needs before my own. I was constantly chasing success instead of being true to myself and letting my own light shine.
Pretty soon after, I asked to design and tattoo a piece of art that would provide a constant reminder of that. And this past weekend, I was able to visit the lighthouse that served as the visual inspiration for my tattoo: the Grays Harbor Lighthouse.
I'm still a work-in-progress and I'm grateful for how far I've come. Thank you, .