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Between Two Homes: Finding Belonging Between Where You’re From and Where You’ve Grown | Sophie Mutlu

Between Two Homes: Finding Belonging Between Where You’re From and Where You’ve Grown | Sophie Mutlu

Home isn’t always one place. For those of us who live far from where we come from, it becomes something we carry — in memories, people, and moments. This piece explores what it means to belong to two places at once, and how love can live across oceans.

When the Seasons Change: Finding Beauty in Fall’s Shifting Light | Sophie Mutlu

When the Seasons Change: Finding Beauty in Fall’s Shifting Light | Sophie Mutlu

Fall comes quickly in the Yukon — the colors shift, the air turns crisp, and the light softens. In this post, I reflect on how the season reminds us to slow down, embrace change, and find beauty in letting go.

The Stories We Carry

The Stories We Carry

Beneath the smiles and successes, we all carry untold stories — heartbreaks, quiet dreams, and truths we rarely share. This piece reflects on the power of being cracked open, of letting others see our humanity, and the connection that blossoms when we do.

Finding Peace in Everyday Life: Learning to Live in Quiet Truths | Sophie Mutlu

Close-up portrait of Sophie Mutlu smiling softly, wearing handmade jewelry and denim overalls, with her long hair flowing naturally.

Life’s deepest truths often live in the quiet: a pause at the window, a child’s laughter, a breath that softens the body. In this reflection, I share what it means to find peace in everyday life and to let the smallest moments guide us home.

The Quiet Gift of Friendship: On Connection, Consistency, and the Little Things

Three close friends gathered around a picnic table, sunlight filtering through the trees, laughter in the air.

A reflection on the quiet kind of friendship — the ones that don’t demand attention but offer deep belonging, simple love, and space to be fully yourself.

What We Found Halfway Up the Mountain

Little boy running toward his smiling mother for a hug during a hiking break in the forest, with their dog relaxing beside them.

We didn’t reach the top — and that turned out to be the best part. A story about forest puddles, sandwiches in the rain, and the quiet joy of being right here.

A Season of Making: Summer Creativity and Connection in the Yukon

A Season of Making: Summer Creativity and Connection in the Yukon

Summer in the Yukon is here, and with it, the joy of making, sharing, and being present in the warmth of it all.

Things I’m Letting In Lately: A Quiet List from the Yukon

Wildflowers in a mason jar on a rustic wooden table inside a cozy Yukon kitchen — a soft reminder to notice small beauty.

Not everything has to be a breakthrough. Sometimes, it’s just noticing the light again. Here's a quiet list of what’s been inspiring me lately.

The Truth About Healing: An Honest Reflection on the Journey

The Truth About Healing: An Honest Reflection on the Journey
The Truth About Healing: An Honest Reflection on the Journey There’s a version of healing that gets shared a lot — the one where everything looks s...

Returning to the Yukon: Finding Balance After Four Weeks in Germany

Returning to the Yukon: Finding Balance After Four Weeks in Germany

It’s been two weeks since we returned from Germany. I’m slowly finding my rhythm again — carrying the softness of that time, while grounding myself back home.

Leaving Germany: A Bittersweet Goodbye and Returning to the Yukon

Leaving Germany: A Bittersweet Goodbye and Returning to the Yukon

As my time in Germany comes to a close, I carry home deep reconnections, precious memories, and a sense of peace I didn’t know I needed.

Reuniting With My Son: Two Emotional Weeks Apart and the Softness of Coming Home

Sophie Mutlu sitting in a quiet vintage living room, surrounded by books and soft light, reflecting during her time alone in Germany.

After two emotional weeks in Germany without my son, today we reunite. I'm carrying with me the quiet healing, deep conversations, and renewed strength that unfolded in this space apart.