<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[From my roots]]></title><description><![CDATA[From my roots]]></description><link>https://madorabenfer.wixsite.com/my-site-2/my-blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:12:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://madorabenfer.wixsite.com/my-site-2/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Embedding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travel planted seeds within me. From a limited perspective travel comes off as a time of collecting experiences. Like a journey of seeking out things. Find myself. Go to this place. See the world. Check off boxes. I collected photos and then smattered them all over social media. I saw this famous building and ate that food. Look, see? I do things. I did the things. I followed the little map and even documented it!  While this is an inevitable part of travel, it’s ultimately futile. It results...]]></description><link>https://madorabenfer.wixsite.com/my-site-2/post/embedding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69791a3ae9e3448a1cd756c5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:01:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7679f_89a1f80e80494ccdb87cfd131afff7bd~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paige Benfer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consider Contrast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Contrast shows up in our lives constantly. Without a doubt, some of the things we enjoy the most are cultivated from the contrast within them. This has been an ongoing awakening realization for me. It’s currently in peak fall, the leaves are red, yellow, brown - vibrant and beautiful. As I was walking in the woods I was struck with the beauty of a tree whose leaves were still green - a rarity at the moment as most of the trees are in the process of changing color. The stark contrast of the...]]></description><link>https://madorabenfer.wixsite.com/my-site-2/post/consider-contrast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68fbaf1bf591df2a57b7208c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:54:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7679f_e57f71bbc30542f1978f850d1e972a8e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paige Benfer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiny Perfect Things ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I dont even know why this is the title but it just felt right. Take that as you will. My life is in a bit of chaos right now. I am moving...]]></description><link>https://madorabenfer.wixsite.com/my-site-2/post/tiny-perfect-things</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688aa550cc20c7e24464e096</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 23:07:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7679f_57b813c6ed4f4f3f9c176c11f308535f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paige Benfer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Precipice]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the last couple months I have found myself approaching a large shift in life. I think this is an important thing to talk about as...]]></description><link>https://madorabenfer.wixsite.com/my-site-2/post/a-precipice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686c23006e4eab8118ffe019</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 19:42:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7679f_8fa3fd2c4086424ab75a46d19aabfc22~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paige Benfer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should I even put this on the internet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Being open and honest on the internet is generally more terrifying and resulting in self doubt than it is self affirming and leaving me...]]></description><link>https://madorabenfer.wixsite.com/my-site-2/post/should-i-even-put-this-on-the-internet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680be0ee79871879a1e38d29</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:23:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7679f_01a07392283345c0b1de06084bd5b946~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paige Benfer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swinging]]></title><description><![CDATA[A  once blank spot on the truck wall now filled with love of hats, plans, and pictures. As I sit in the jump seat of our box truck home...]]></description><link>https://madorabenfer.wixsite.com/my-site-2/post/swinging</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68011ee65da170a6b4e430c4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:34:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7679f_baa9186492c84abfbff9a7d70421667e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paige Benfer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savory Connection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lately I’ve been writing in my journal more than I have been writing blog posts or interacting on social media platforms. I think this...]]></description><link>https://madorabenfer.wixsite.com/my-site-2/post/savory-connection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678dcef7d8160a5e2c186585</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 04:27:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7679f_8407e2efbbf94849ac0ae2e6803ef842~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paige Benfer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[To be at peace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imagine a person at peace, what do they look like? Their facial features, their body’s posture, their emotional aura, their essence; what...]]></description><link>https://madorabenfer.wixsite.com/my-site-2/post/to-be-at-peace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67658bf6fb4aadc19138b1ce</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:24:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7679f_1603b8d14e6546d9ae085d9a6071edec~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paige Benfer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turns out building a good life that feels fulfilling and attuned to your values takes work. It takes dedication to the actions you want...]]></description><link>https://madorabenfer.wixsite.com/my-site-2/post/the-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6750d056ab84c23758350bb3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:58:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7679f_90c029e2af1a4348a8cd4a0f159a6253~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paige Benfer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Directions ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stare at a wall. No external stimulus other than what’s around you. Just sit in your room and look around. Enjoy doing nothing and being...]]></description><link>https://madorabenfer.wixsite.com/my-site-2/post/directions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">671948fd8d484e970c961378</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:06:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7679f_e623d715cc394364bb9d7f9c70ba0d00~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paige Benfer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growing Pains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our problems are our learning points.  Think back on your life. On the hard times, the terrible feelings, the pain and suffering. Think...]]></description><link>https://madorabenfer.wixsite.com/my-site-2/post/growing-pains</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6707db0a7855ab770e83672c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:49:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7679f_ead04edf4935457a8599ff741b04b46b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paige Benfer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maybe it’s Simple]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s wild how simple it is sometimes. How the answers to my deeply thought out ‘never ending’ problems are.  First and foremost, the only...]]></description><link>https://madorabenfer.wixsite.com/my-site-2/post/maybe-it-s-simple</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66ec823be88b4be0edca9928</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:59:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7679f_874301e83b2b435896e0e8807c1ed2cc~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paige Benfer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Underbelly]]></title><description><![CDATA[The secret side of wellness that doesn’t get talked about much is the piece of self acceptance. The narrative to push and work hard and...]]></description><link>https://madorabenfer.wixsite.com/my-site-2/post/the-underbelly</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66e3249076dbbf8d43f6026d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:33:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7679f_a6b1c7bb7f5f4bec84b01645957ca124~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paige Benfer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avoidance]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’d like to say that I live a pretty balanced lifestyle. If you know me my routine and self care are vital parts of my life. I’m proud of...]]></description><link>https://madorabenfer.wixsite.com/my-site-2/post/avoidance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66d4d0f184cfe914c8ab2602</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Sep 2024 20:42:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7679f_0fd58a791653400ebde23a119e7a69f4~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paige Benfer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Value Of Creation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doing meaningful things adds value to your life. Creating has always been an avenue to meaningful moments for me. I’ve been the happiest,...]]></description><link>https://madorabenfer.wixsite.com/my-site-2/post/the-value-of-creation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66c37d67abdf427245f12511</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:18:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7679f_1f4433a158f14072af2d04556634a2b8~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_815,h_814,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paige Benfer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What you dont see]]></title><description><![CDATA[What you don't see is the days spent in bed watching TV because anything that requires energy or effort feels impossible. What you don’t...]]></description><link>https://madorabenfer.wixsite.com/my-site-2/post/what-you-dont-see</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66aeb86de59f49e3d4feaaa4</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Aug 2024 23:10:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7679f_7e9e388834574fa7aed4a5d68810291e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paige Benfer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Deep Gratitude ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am so incredibly grateful. First and foremost to wake up to a life that I decided for myself. That I chose, that I created through...]]></description><link>https://madorabenfer.wixsite.com/my-site-2/post/with-deep-gratitude</link><guid isPermaLink="false">668ad5c427da52d939e47d1f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jul 2024 17:59:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7679f_f019fbc9769e4072924d4175bf2b97a5~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paige Benfer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Find Failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are so swayed by the ideas of success and failure. We strive so hard to become one and avoid the other. We have come to associate...]]></description><link>https://madorabenfer.wixsite.com/my-site-2/post/find-failure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6679a7e674c8411be2a3a99d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 17:20:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7679f_62c6481f8b274b42b90b9e8ad9e56a79~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paige Benfer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Respond vs. React]]></title><description><![CDATA[No matter what we do, where we go, or who we become we will always have to make choices. Some decisions  will be very difficult and you...]]></description><link>https://madorabenfer.wixsite.com/my-site-2/post/respond-vs-react</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6667d43c2ec360fe63dd6ad5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 04:40:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7679f_054397a921d04bd0a8308a91d9a29ad7~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paige Benfer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do Uncomfortable Things]]></title><description><![CDATA[A practice I have tried to incorporate into my everyday life is doing things that scares me. There’s a few reasons this is an important...]]></description><link>https://madorabenfer.wixsite.com/my-site-2/post/do-uncomfortable-things</link><guid isPermaLink="false">665612e1184335848343538f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 17:37:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7679f_bf7ae302946243e59f0d979b5f86604d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paige Benfer</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>