Turning 50, Belize, and the Reset I Didn’t Know I Needed
This year I turned 50. A milestone that carries weight, wisdom, and a whisper that says, “The second half of life is yours to shape.” I didn’t want to just mark the occasion with balloons or cake — I wanted something that fed my soul. That’s what led me to Belize (and to celebrate my sister’s birthday).
The trip was more than a vacation. It was a reset. A chance to step away from the constant movement of business, art, and responsibility, and immerse myself in something pure, natural, and grounding.
The People
From the moment I arrived, I was met with warmth. The people of Belize carry a calm rhythm in their spirit. Conversations didn’t feel rushed, and smiles felt genuine. Their pace reminded me to slow down and be present — a lesson I’m carrying into this last quarter of the year.
The Ocean
Flying over coral reefs to the island of San Pedro, Belize
The Caribbean Sea is medicine. Its blues stretch further than the eye can see, and floating in that water was like floating in possibility. The ocean reminded me that creativity, like waves, comes in cycles. Sometimes soft and gentle, sometimes fierce and demanding — but always moving, always returning.
““Belize reminded me that turning 50 isn’t about slowing down — it’s about resetting, grounding, and creating from a deeper place of peace and power.””
The Food
Belize fed me in more ways than one. The richness of the flavors — fresh fish, plantains, and rice and beans — grounded me back into the beauty of simplicity. Every meal was a reminder that nourishment doesn’t have to be complicated; it just has to be real.
My Reset for Q4
As I return, I feel recharged and more rooted in my purpose. Turning 50 has made me more intentional. Belize gave me clarity: this last quarter is about grounding, creating, and aligning my work with joy. I’m not chasing noise — I’m chasing depth, peace, and the kind of creativity that flows like the ocean.
I came back with more than memories. I came back with vision. And as I step into Q4, I know this reset was necessary to fuel not just my art, but the life I am building.
1st night in Belize, the stress literally left it in the U.S.
