The Houdini Act
I disappeared for a while.
As often happens, life got very full —
full of change, movement, illness, love, endings, beginnings.
In the last months, I’ve moved to a new country, faced the illness of a loved one, made some big decisions about my life, achieved something I’d dreamed of (and worked hard for) in my profession — and launched something that feels deeply me.
But to be honest, for a long time, I felt I had nothing new to say.
Everything had already been said.
And that small inner voice whispered: “nobody really cares.”
LinkedIn was full of smart, shiny posts — and I couldn’t see myself among them.
So I went quiet.
And that silence gave me something —
A lot of space, perspective, and a deeper confidence in what I actually want to say.
I know that part of my work is simply sharing stories —
in the hope that they invite reflection.
What matters to me isn’t being the loudest,
or the most “inspirational.”
It’s being honest. Human.
Sharing from a place that’s real — even when it’s messy or raw.
(Which for me, it often is!)
So, here I am again.
Not reappearing in a puff of smoke,
but gently — like I do after a very long walk around the lake.
Tired, changed, but somehow more alive.
Over the next months, I’ll share more about transformation, courage, grief, beginnings, endings — and living fully.
And maybe something in those reflections will speak to you too.
After all, we all disappear sometimes.
What matters is how we return, and how we show up.
Love,
R
