Archive - Within Change

Living With Uncertainty — What I've Learned So Far

A personal reflection on what it actually feels like to live with uncertainty — when life is changing faster than you can process it, and the questions…

May 27 • Kirsi-Maria

Turning My Poems Into Songs

I used AI to turn one of my poems into a song. Here’s how the song "Never Enough" turned out. (#6 Sunday Reflection)

May 24 • Kirsi-Maria

In the In-Between of Life (#5 Sunday Reflection)

A personal reflection from the midst of major life changes and uncertainty. How to find agency in the unknown, when the old and familiar life is falling…

May 8 • Kirsi-Maria

April 2026

#4 Sunday Reflection - When the ground crumbles beneath your feet (A Poem)

A poem about life’s hardships, finding safety, and returning to peace.

Apr 12 • Kirsi-Maria

Easy Orange Loaf Cake (Also Works Gluten-Free)

I’ve become more conscious of my nutrition and have been reducing additives in my diet over the past few years. Here’s a recipe for a simple orange loaf…

Apr 6 • Kirsi-Maria

#3 Sunday Reflections: What makes a celebration a celebration?

Easter, an orange cake, and a mother who knew how to create a sense of celebration. I'm still learning.

Apr 5 • Kirsi-Maria

March 2026

#2 Sunday Reflection: What Watching My Old Self Taught Me About Avoidance

A sleepless night and an old video forced me to face how I’ve been quietly moving my own goals instead of moving towards them.

Mar 29 • Kirsi-Maria

#1 Sunday Reflections: The Easiness of Breaking Promises to Yourself

Have you noticed that promises you make to yourself are so much easier to break than the ones you make to others?

Mar 22 • Kirsi-Maria

#0 Introducing my Sunday Reflections series

The starting point of my future weekly column, Sunday Reflections — reflections on my everyday life while I’m on an intentional life change journey

Mar 15 • Kirsi-Maria

From Mothers to Mothers: Gratitude Across Generations on International Women’s Day

Reflections on motherhood and women's equality in Finland on International Women's Day. Praise for mothers and recognition of the invisible work of…

Mar 8 • Kirsi-Maria

For You Who Are Too Hard on Yourself

A letter for those whose inner voice is too critical.

Mar 7 • Kirsi-Maria

February 2026

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A private space for us to converse and connect, where we can explore the themes of life change, growth and personal transformation together.

Feb 25 • Kirsi-Maria