These are notes from the inside — of leadership, of change, of staying whole in the face of systems that often ask us not to be. The Olive Pages is where care and clarity meet, one reflection at a time.
The Olive Pages
Fieldnotes on care, clarity and staying whole.
Am I Still Called… or Just Conditioned?
If you’ve ever quietly asked yourself, “Am I still called… or just conditioned?” — you’re not alone. Sometimes, staying becomes survival. This post is for those ready to ask the deeper questions about who they are becoming in the work.
“You don’t have to stay loyal to a role that no longer reflects your truth.”
Why Recovery Isn’t Weakness
If rest feels weak, you’ve been conditioned by a broken system. Let’s reframe recovery as an act of strength, clarity, and long-term leadership.
“Rest isn’t retreat. It’s resistance."
Signs You’re Not Resting — You’re Numbing
True rest restores. Numbing drains. Here’s how to recognize when your recovery is masking distress instead of healing it.
"What you call rest might be a coping strategy in disguise."