“Your precious, beautiful body has carried you through every single one of your good, hard, ordinary days. It’s time to love her, nourish her, and care for her well.”

Hey there! I’m Mikala—a family doctor, wife, mother of 5, well-being advocate, and author of the books Ordinary on Purpose and Everything I Wish I Could Tell You About Midlife. Each month my writing reaches millions of women, but I am thrilled to be connecting with YOU. I’m truly grateful to have you here!

All tagged #perfectispretend

Mar 19

Mar 19 Our Kids Need to Learn How to be Human

Mikala Albertson-Owner

Motherhood, Life

Sometimes I wonder if I’ll ever get it. Will I ever be the patient, loving mom I strive to be? Will I ever be able to control my temper? Will I ever be able to keep it all together?

Aug 27

Aug 27 Contentment is Like My Holy Grail

Mikala Albertson-Owner

Life, Faith

THIS it seems, is life. And ever-so-slowly I am beginning to understand that contentment is simply our best attempt at the beautiful ordinary living of it.

Sep 13

Sep 13 I'm a GOOD Mom Who is HUMAN

Mikala Albertson-Owner

Motherhood

So instead of a PERFECT story, I hope one day my children will tell THIS story…

Jan 11

Jan 11 I Don't Need To Be Perfect To SING

Mikala Albertson-Owner

Life, Faith

He reminds me even in his death, there is more. Something SO MUCH MORE!! May we do the best job we can while we’re here. To serve. And be kind. To seek joy in the ordinary. And love with everything we have.

Aug 14

Aug 14 This is a Learning Year

Mikala Albertson-Owner

Life

And this year, I’m learning to love the people in my life who carry very different convictions than I do.

Aug 10

Aug 10 I'm CORONA-tired

Mikala Albertson-Owner

Motherhood, Life

Saying ‘I’m tired’ is like saying ‘I’m chilly’ when I’m buried up to my neck in a snowbank wearing my bathing suit while my little black toes begin breaking off one by one.