Metro Melik Blog Posts

I don’t know exactly when it happened, but at some point, there was a shift in my thinking, a realization that life and all its “stuff” is relentless. Every day, something needs doing, fixing, managing, surviving. And that constant grind? It can wear you down. No wonder so many people walk around carrying this invisible weight of overwhelm. Just the other day, I had one of those  days. I was trying to push through a list of things I needed to get done. Focused. Determined. Bu

Hi friend, Are you remembering to rejoice in the now ? This moment, right here, right now, is a gift. One that slips away the second we forget to appreciate it. Time is precious, but it is not promised. None of us know how many tomorrows we have left. So let me ask you, if you knew today was your last day earthside, would you be doing what you're doing right now? If the answer is no , then why aren’t you doing that thing your heart keeps nudging you toward? Seriously. There’s

The difference between whether or not you allow  yourself to do something often comes down to a single letter. Just one. That letter is T . It’s the only thing that separates “ can ” from “ can’t .” Think about that. One tiny letter with so much weight. It's not about ability—it's about permission. The permission you give yourself to try, to grow, to learn. The difference isn't in skill, it's in mindset. I’m trying to teach this to my kids. That it's okay  not to know how to

It happens, just a little bit at a time. You don’t even notice it at first. One day, you just wake up and realize you don’t do many of the things you used to love. And it doesn’t feel good. At all. I’ve been there, too many times, honestly. Life gets loud and messy. And I want to be clear: my first and most important role is being a parent. Making sure my kids are cared for, that they feel joy and stability, that’s non-negotiable. But somewhere along the way, I forgot to car

I had an abrupt paradigm shift one day. A quiet moment of clarity where something profound clicked into place: to love—in its purest form—is to give. Not to give for recognition. Not to give for a return. Just… to give. Freely. Without conditions or expectations. That was when I realized: kindness is a closed-ended transaction. You do it, and that’s it. There’s nothing to follow up on, no strings attached, no score to keep. It’s cleaner that way. Simpler. More honest. The act

It doesn’t take long to realize that life is a mix of highs and lows, wins and losses, joy and struggle. And it also doesn’t take long to...

A while back, I received an award recognizing some work I had done for the community. And someone gave me a piece of advice I didn’t...

I used to ask this question often, who cheers for the cheerleader?  You know the one. That person who always seems to have the right...

Some days don’t go the way we plan. Disappointments have a way of sneaking in, sticking around longer than they should, and casting...

In a world that constantly preaches compromise, I’ve learned a hard truth, sometimes, compromise becomes quiet surrender. Sometimes, it’s...

Have you ever noticed a subtle shift in someone close to you, something you can’t quite put your finger on, but it feels like they’re...

Life is goofy, and you never know what's coming around the corner. One day it’s smooth sailing, the next you’re caught in a downpour with...

Kindness can be misunderstood. I’ve experienced that firsthand. I try to meet people with warmth and sincerity, sometimes awkward, often...

Yep, life is busy. Yep, unexpected stuff happens all the time. Yep, time keeps on slipping. And yep , you still need to stay connected to...

Please remember how strong you are. Think back to every obstacle, every setback, every unexpected twist that could have broken your...

I know quite a few people right now who are navigating the dissolving of a relationship, be it romantic, familial, or even a long-held...

Maybe hosting a party isn’t your thing. Maybe the thought of planning, prepping, and entertaining feels like more stress than it’s worth....

I’ve learned, through experience and observation, that people, myself included, often cling to what’s familiar, even when it’s not good...

You are energy. Pure frequency. A force in motion, not meant to be muted or molded. You weren’t built to be background noise, you’re your...

It’s something I see every day in my kids, that eagerness to grow up, to get to the “next.” My son Ciarán spent six months excited to...