Alivia Duran·Feb 6, 2024The power of boring thingsOnce, someone told me I had the gift of being reliable. I thought that was boring, but now I see its magic.
Alivia Duran·Jan 20, 2024Love, and four lessons on a Friday.As a reminder, I’ve moved to Substack. Click here to read this post and subscribe to get future writing directly to your inbox 📬
Alivia Duran·Dec 15, 2023Co-existing emotionsGiving happiness and sadness both an equal seat at the table.A response icon1A response icon1
Alivia Duran·Sep 26, 2023Ten years of perspectiveIt’s story time. One of my favorite features on Instagram is the memories. One year ago today, 5 years ago today... I start to feel quite…A response icon1A response icon1
Alivia Duran·Sep 2, 2023ClarityHungover on an idyllic summer, returning to Austin was rough. For two days straight I felt lost, tired, lonely, and unsure of where to go…
Alivia Duran·Sep 1, 2023Quieting my little demonsWe are all storytellers, whether we want to be or not. We tell stories to the world, and to ourselves about how we show up in it. These…
Alivia Duran·Aug 19, 2023Caring, deeply.I believe that caring deeply is one of the most attractive qualities you can find in a person. Commitment and passion are precious…
Alivia Duran·Aug 17, 2023Becoming who I want to beThe last couple of weeks of another idyllic Northern Michigan summer are here. It’s a universally and frequently stated truth that summer…