Living La Dolce Vita: How My Trip to Italy Taught Me to Embrace Life’s Unexpected Turns & Live Life Fully

NANCY A. RUFFIN
7 min readAug 20, 2023

Every morning, as I settle in my home office to enjoy a steaming cup of cafe con leche, I’m welcomed by the warm embrace of the sun peeking through my french doors. This daily ritual is a gift to myself, an opportunity to savor the pleasure of simple moments. Taking this time allows me to pause and ponder, to…

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NANCY A. RUFFIN

I write stories centered on healing, self-development & growth. “To thine own self be true.”