Alexa Babin

Stories

  • Refining Fire

    Refining Fire

    As it is December 30th and tomorrow is the last day of 2025, I’ve been doing my annual reflecting. I love this practice. There is something soothing, invigorating, and sobering about looking back at the year as it plays its final notes, gleaning what I can from the last 356 days. Not just gleaning, but Read more

  • Nobody Asked, Alexa! #21 – What’s more important: rhythm or balance?

    Rhythm versus balance. This feels like an age-old question, and it’s one I honestly think about a lot. Rhythm makes me think of music. Balance makes me think of athletics. But don’t we need both practices for both endeavors? When I used to swim competitively in high school, I made good use of rhythm and Read more

  • Nobody Asked, Alexa! #20 – What do you do with tragedy?

    A couple days ago, I got news of a tragedy that hit close to home. It was horrific. When I first got the text, I thought I was being punked. It seemed too far-fetched to be real. My coworker from a show I’ve worked on the last couple of seasons sent me a link to Read more

  • Nobody Asked, Alexa! #19 – What does sacrifice mean to you?

    I fear I haven’t had to make any serious sacrifices in my lifetime. At least not when I consider those of other people, especially people I admire. At first, sacrifice sounds like a chore. Something painful, unpleasant, and altogether undesirable. But sacrifice is one of the most stunning displays of love that exists. And when Read more

  • Nobody Asked, Alexa! #18 – What is required for growth?

    Hello, dear reader! I regret that it’s been a month since I’ve written here; however, lots of life has been transpiring, and I do not regret being present for all of that. But I’m back! I’m ready to write to you (or just to myself) about some thoughts that have been swirling and gaining momentum Read more

  • Nobody Asked, Alexa! # 17 – How do you deal with the unknown?

    I’ll warn you right now—I’m existing somewhere between playful and existential today. On one hand, I’m leaving for a long-anticipated dream trip early tomorrow morning, and the pre-travel excitement has definitely set in. On the other hand, today’s my last day living with one of my roommates and dear friends. By the time I get Read more