/* ================================
   RESET & BASE STYLES
   ================================ */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root {
    /* Richer jewel tone palette - deeper teals, blues, magentas */
    --cream: #D8E8EB;
    --warm-white: #E8F0F2;
    --soft-beige: #BCD5D9;
    --warm-taupe: #6B95A3;
    --medium-taupe: #497788;
    --dark-taupe: #1F4D5C;
    --charcoal: #0F2A33;
    --accent-gold: #8A5A8D;
    --soft-gray: #4A6A75;
    
    /* Fonts */
    --font-main: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif;
    --font-accent: 'K2D', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    background: var(--warm-white);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* ================================
   NAVIGATION
   ================================ */
.main-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: transparent !important;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: none;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-logo img {
    height: 55px;
    width: auto;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-links a {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--warm-white);
    position: relative;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 1px 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.nav-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -5px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--warm-white);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle span {
    width: 25px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--warm-white);
    margin: 3px 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 1px 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

/* ================================
   HERO SECTION - FULL SCREEN
   ================================ */
.hero-fullscreen {
    height: 100vh;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-image: url('images/hero-peaceful-sunset.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(73, 119, 136, 0.6), rgba(138, 90, 141, 0.6));
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--warm-white);
    padding: 2rem;
}

.hero-quote {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-shadow: 3px 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    animation: fadeInUp 1.5s ease;
}

.scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 3rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-size: 2rem;
    animation: bounce 2s infinite;
}

/* ================================
   HERO SECTION - MODERN REDESIGN
   ================================ */
.hero-modern {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 8rem 2rem 4rem;
}

.hero-background-video {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-background-video iframe {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 56.25vw;
    min-height: 100vh;
    min-width: 177.77vh;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    border: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Hide YouTube branding and controls at bottom */
.hero-background-video::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), transparent);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-overlay-gradient {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(15, 42, 51, 0.35) 0%,
        rgba(31, 77, 92, 0.30) 25%,
        rgba(73, 119, 136, 0.25) 50%,
        rgba(90, 159, 176, 0.20) 75%,
        rgba(75, 184, 196, 0.15) 100%
    );
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 1400px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-text-content {
    color: var(--warm-white);
    animation: fadeInLeft 1s ease;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(3.388rem, 7.744vw, 6.776rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: 0px;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 1px 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-family: 'Allura', cursive;
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.5vw, 1.3rem);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    max-width: 600px;
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-btn {
    padding: 1.2rem 3rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    display: inline-block;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.hero-btn.primary {
    background: var(--warm-white);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-btn.primary:hover {
    background: var(--cream);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.hero-btn.secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--warm-white);
    border: 2px solid var(--warm-white);
}

.hero-btn.secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.hero-image-card {
    position: relative;
    animation: fadeInRight 1s ease;
    transform: translateY(65%);
}

.hero-image-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border: none;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.hero-image-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.hero-card-label {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--warm-white);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 3rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--warm-white);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    opacity: 0.8;
    animation: fadeIn 2s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-scroll-indicator:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

.scroll-arrow {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    animation: bounceArrow 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes fadeInLeft {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-50px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

@keyframes fadeInRight {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(50px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
    }
    to {
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
}

@keyframes bounceArrow {
    0%, 20%, 50%, 80%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    40% {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
    60% {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
    }
}



@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes bounce {
    0%, 20%, 50%, 80%, 100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    }
    40% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-15px);
    }
    60% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-10px);
    }
}

/* ================================
   INTRO SECTION
   ================================ */
.intro-section {
    padding: 8rem 2rem;
    background-image: url('images/pink-teal-abstract-painting.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.intro-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(245, 239, 231, 0.72);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.intro-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.intro-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.intro-body {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.intro-heading-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.intro-heading {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    z-index: 20;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    text-shadow: none;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
    display: block;
    background: none;
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    width: 100%;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.intro-image {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 600px;
}

.intro-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.intro-text {
    position: relative;
    padding: 4rem;
    background: #F5EFE7;
    margin-left: -3rem;
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}



.intro-text p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
}

/* Handwritten font for About Me section personal profile */
.intro-section .intro-text p {
    font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    line-height: 2;
}

.tell-more-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 2.5rem;
    background: var(--charcoal);
    color: var(--warm-white);
    border-radius: 2px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.tell-more-btn:hover {
    background: var(--dark-taupe);
}

/* ================================
   OVERLAP SECTION - TEXT ON IMAGE
   ================================ */
.overlap-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
    background-image: url('images/pink-teal-abstract-painting.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.overlap-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 30%, rgba(186, 85, 211, 0.2) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 70%, rgba(0, 180, 180, 0.18) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 40% 80%, rgba(218, 112, 214, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 20%, rgba(255, 100, 150, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%);
    opacity: 0.8;
    z-index: 1;
}

.overlap-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -10%;
    left: -10%;
    right: -10%;
    bottom: -10%;
    background-image: 
        url('data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width="200" height="200" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"%3E%3Cfilter id="watercolor"%3E%3CfeTurbulence type="fractalNoise" baseFrequency="0.02" numOctaves="5" /%3E%3CfeColorMatrix type="hueRotate" values="280" /%3E%3CfeColorMatrix type="saturate" values="0.3" /%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width="200" height="200" filter="url(%23watercolor)" opacity="0.15" /%3E%3C/svg%3E');
    opacity: 0.3;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.overlap-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.overlap-image {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: none;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.overlap-image:hover {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.overlap-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 600px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.overlap-text {
    padding: 3rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.overlap-text h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    font-family: 'Pacifico', cursive;
}

.overlap-text p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ================================
   PACKAGES & SERVICES SECTION
   ================================ */
.packages-section {
    padding: 7rem 2rem;
    background: #F5EFE7;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.packages-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: url('images/blue-purple-watercolor.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center top;
    opacity: 0.14;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.packages-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.packages-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.packages-heading {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--dark-taupe);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-family: 'Pacifico', cursive;
}

.packages-intro {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.packages-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.package-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(188, 213, 217, 0.5);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.package-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.package-card.package-featured {
    border-color: var(--warm-taupe);
    background: rgba(216, 232, 235, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.package-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -14px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--dark-taupe);
    color: var(--warm-white);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.35rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.package-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-family: 'Allura', cursive;
    color: var(--warm-taupe);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.package-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.package-tagline {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--warm-taupe);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.package-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.package-includes {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--soft-beige);
    padding-top: 1.2rem;
}

.package-includes li {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
    padding: 0.4rem 0;
    padding-left: 1.2rem;
    position: relative;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.package-includes li::before {
    content: '-';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--warm-taupe);
}

.package-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    background: var(--charcoal);
    color: var(--warm-white);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.package-btn:hover {
    background: var(--dark-taupe);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .packages-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 500px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
}

/* ================================
   BELIEFS SECTION - REDESIGNED
   ================================ */
.beliefs-redesign {
    padding: 8rem 2rem;
    background: var(--warm-white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.beliefs-redesign::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: url('images/pink-watercolor-texture-background.webp');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.22;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.beliefs-redesign-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.beliefs-redesign-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.beliefs-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--warm-taupe);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.beliefs-redesign-header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--dark-taupe);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-family: 'Pacifico', cursive;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.beliefs-subtext {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.beliefs-grid-new {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(188, 213, 217, 0.5);
}

.belief-tile {
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(188, 213, 217, 0.5);
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.belief-tile:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.belief-tile:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    z-index: 2;
}

.belief-tile-accent {
    background: rgba(216, 232, 235, 0.75);
}

.belief-tile-number {
    font-family: 'Allura', cursive;
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--soft-beige);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.belief-tile h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-family: var(--font-main);
}

.belief-tile p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .beliefs-grid-new {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .belief-tile:nth-child(2) {
        border-right: none;
    }
    .belief-tile:nth-child(1),
    .belief-tile:nth-child(2) {
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(188, 213, 217, 0.5);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .beliefs-grid-new {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .belief-tile {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(188, 213, 217, 0.5);
    }
    .belief-tile:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }
}

/* ================================
   SPLIT CONTENT SECTION - REDESIGNED
   ================================ */
.split-content-section {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    min-height: 600px;
}

.split-content-left {
    background-image: url('images/colorful-watercolor-tree-art.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    position: relative;
}

.split-content-left::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(245, 239, 231, 0.82);
    z-index: 1;
}

.split-content-right {
    background-image: url('images/watercolor-ocean-sunset-painting.webp');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    position: relative;
}

.split-content-right::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(31, 77, 92, 0.82);
    z-index: 1;
}

.split-content-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 6rem 4rem;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.split-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--warm-taupe);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.split-content-right .split-label {
    color: rgba(216, 232, 235, 0.75);
}

.split-content-left .split-content-inner h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-family: 'Pacifico', cursive;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.split-content-right .split-content-inner h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    color: var(--warm-white);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-family: 'Pacifico', cursive;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.split-posts {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.split-post-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--soft-beige);
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.split-post-item:first-child {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--soft-beige);
}

.split-post-item a {
    display: block;
}

.split-post-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.split-post-item:hover h3 {
    color: var(--dark-taupe);
}

.split-post-item p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.split-read-more {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--dark-taupe);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
}

.split-view-all {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--charcoal);
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.split-view-all:hover {
    color: var(--dark-taupe);
    border-bottom-color: var(--dark-taupe);
}

.split-med-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(232, 240, 242, 0.9);
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.split-med-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.split-med-feature {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(232, 240, 242, 0.9);
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
}

.split-med-icon {
    color: var(--soft-beige);
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.split-med-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.split-content-right .podcast-btn.primary {
    background: var(--warm-white);
    color: var(--charcoal);
}

.split-content-right .podcast-btn.primary:hover {
    background: var(--cream);
}

.split-content-right .podcast-btn.secondary {
    color: var(--warm-white);
    border-color: rgba(232, 240, 242, 0.6);
}

.split-content-right .podcast-btn.secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    color: var(--warm-white);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .split-content-section {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .split-content-inner {
        padding: 5rem 2.5rem;
    }
}

/* ================================
   CTA SECTION - REDESIGNED
   ================================ */
.cta-redesign {
    padding: 0;
    background: none;
}

.cta-redesign-inner {
    max-width: 100%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: stretch;
    background-image: url('images/smartphone-lockscreen-mockup.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    position: relative;
}

.cta-redesign-inner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(15, 42, 51, 0.78) 0%,
        rgba(73, 50, 110, 0.65) 50%,
        rgba(180, 60, 120, 0.55) 100%
    );
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-redesign-text,
.cta-redesign-action {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 7rem 5rem;
}

.cta-redesign-text {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

.cta-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(216, 232, 235, 0.75);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
}

.cta-redesign-text h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    color: var(--warm-white);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-family: 'Pacifico', cursive;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.cta-redesign-text p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(232, 240, 242, 0.9);
    line-height: 1.85;
    max-width: 480px;
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.cta-redesign-action {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.cta-redesign-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 1.2rem 3rem;
    background: var(--warm-white);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-weight: 500;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.cta-redesign-btn:hover {
    background: var(--cream);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

.cta-note {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(232, 240, 242, 0.65);
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .cta-redesign-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .cta-redesign-text {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
        padding: 5rem 2.5rem 3rem;
    }
    .cta-redesign-action {
        padding: 3rem 2.5rem 5rem;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}

/* ================================
   CONTACT SECTION - REDESIGNED
   ================================ */
.contact-redesign {
    padding: 0;
    background: none;
}

.contact-redesign-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
    align-items: stretch;
    max-width: 100%;
}

.contact-redesign-left {
    background: var(--charcoal);
    padding: 7rem 5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-redesign-left::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url('images/pink-purple-watercolor-background.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.08;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-redesign-left > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.contact-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--warm-taupe);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.contact-redesign-left h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--warm-white);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-redesign-left > p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(232, 240, 242, 0.8);
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 400px;
}

.contact-redesign-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.contact-detail-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.2rem;
}

.contact-detail-icon {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--warm-taupe);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

.contact-detail-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(232, 240, 242, 0.5);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
}

.contact-detail-value {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(232, 240, 242, 0.9);
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
}

.contact-redesign-quote {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(232, 240, 242, 0.15);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.contact-redesign-quote p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(232, 240, 242, 0.6);
    font-style: italic;
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.contact-redesign-right {
    background: var(--warm-white);
    padding: 7rem 5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-redesign-right::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url('images/pink-purple-watercolor-background.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.07;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-form-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 520px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.contact-form-wrap h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-redesign .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.contact-redesign .form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.contact-redesign .form-group input,
.contact-redesign .form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--soft-beige);
    border-radius: 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    background: var(--warm-white);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-redesign .form-group input:focus,
.contact-redesign .form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--dark-taupe);
}

.contact-redesign .submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem;
    background: var(--charcoal);
    color: var(--warm-white);
    border: none;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-redesign .submit-btn:hover {
    background: var(--dark-taupe);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .contact-redesign-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .contact-redesign-left,
    .contact-redesign-right {
        padding: 5rem 2.5rem;
    }
    .contact-redesign-left > p {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .contact-form-wrap {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ================================
   MULTIPLE IMAGES CAROUSEL
   ================================ */
.multi-image-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: #F5EFE7;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.multi-image-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: url('images/colorful-watercolor-nature-art.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.12;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.carousel-container {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    animation: scroll 20s linear infinite;
    width: fit-content;
}

.carousel-item {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 400px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.carousel-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 350px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

@keyframes scroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(calc(-400px * 3 - 6rem));
    }
}

/* Pause animation on hover */
.carousel-container:hover .carousel-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* ================================
   WHAT I BELIEVE SECTION (legacy - overridden by beliefs-redesign)
   ================================ */
.beliefs-section {
    padding: 0;
    background: var(--warm-white);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.beliefs-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: url('images/pink-watercolor-texture-background.webp');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.28;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.beliefs-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.beliefs-container {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.beliefs-container h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--dark-taupe);
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    font-family: 'Pacifico', cursive;
}

.beliefs-carousel-container {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.beliefs-carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    animation: scrollBeliefs 30s linear infinite;
    width: fit-content;
}

.belief-card {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 350px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(188, 213, 217, 0.6);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.belief-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--warm-taupe);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.belief-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.belief-card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
}

@keyframes scrollBeliefs {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(calc(-350px * 4 - 10rem));
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

/* Pause animation on hover */
.beliefs-carousel-container:hover .beliefs-carousel-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* ================================
   WRITING/BLOG SECTION
   ================================ */
.writing-section {
    padding: 8rem 2rem;
    background-image: url('images/colorful-watercolor-tree-art.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    position: relative;
}

.writing-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(245, 239, 231, 0.72);
    z-index: 1;
}

.writing-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.writing-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.writing-container h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    font-family: 'Pacifico', cursive;
}

.posts-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.post-item {
    padding: 2.5rem 0;
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--soft-beige);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.post-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(0);
    border-bottom-color: var(--warm-taupe);
}

.post-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.post-excerpt {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.post-date {
    color: var(--dark-taupe);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.view-all-link {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--charcoal);
}

.view-all-link:hover {
    color: var(--dark-taupe);
    border-bottom-color: var(--dark-taupe);
}

/* ================================
   MEDITATIONS/PODCAST SECTION
   ================================ */
.meditations-section {
    padding: 8rem 2rem;
    background: var(--cream);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.meditations-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: url('images/watercolor-ocean-sunset-painting.webp');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.35;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.meditations-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.meditations-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.meditations-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    font-family: 'Pacifico', cursive;
}

.meditations-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.podcast-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.podcast-btn {
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.podcast-btn.primary {
    background: var(--charcoal);
    color: var(--warm-white);
    box-shadow: none;
    border-radius: 2px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.podcast-btn.primary:hover {
    background: var(--dark-taupe);
}

.podcast-btn.secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    border: 1px solid var(--charcoal);
    border-radius: 2px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.podcast-btn.secondary:hover {
    background: var(--charcoal);
    color: var(--warm-white);
}

/* ================================
   CTA SECTION - PHONE BUTTON
   ================================ */
.cta-section {
    padding: 8rem 2rem;
    background-image: url('images/smartphone-lockscreen-mockup.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(73, 50, 110, 0.55) 0%,
        rgba(31, 77, 92, 0.45) 50%,
        rgba(180, 60, 120, 0.40) 100%
    );
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cta-container h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--warm-white);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.cta-container p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--warm-white);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.phone-button {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    background: var(--charcoal);
    color: var(--warm-white);
    border-radius: 2px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.phone-button:hover {
    background: var(--dark-taupe);
}

.phone-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
}

/* ================================
   CONTACT SECTION
   ================================ */
.contact-section {
    padding: 8rem 2rem;
    background: var(--cream);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: url('images/pink-purple-watercolor-background.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.2;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.contact-container {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.contact-container h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.contact-info {
    color: var(--charcoal);
}

.contact-info p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
}

.contact-details p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-form {
    background: var(--warm-white);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--soft-beige);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.9rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--soft-beige);
    border-radius: 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
    background: var(--warm-white);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--dark-taupe);
}

.submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem;
    background: var(--charcoal);
    color: var(--warm-white);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.submit-btn:hover {
    background: var(--dark-taupe);
}

/* ================================
   MODAL
   ================================ */
.modal {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    z-index: 2000;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.modal-content {
    background: var(--warm-white);
    margin: 10% auto;
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    max-width: 500px;
    position: relative;
    animation: slideDown 0.4s ease;
}

@keyframes slideDown {
    from {
        transform: translateY(-50px);
        opacity: 0;
    }
    to {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.close-modal {
    position: absolute;
    right: 1.5rem;
    top: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--warm-gray);
}

.modal-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.modal-content p {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
}

#subscribeForm {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

#subscribeForm input {
    padding: 0.9rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--soft-beige);
    border-radius: 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

#subscribeForm button {
    padding: 1rem;
    background: var(--charcoal);
    color: var(--warm-white);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

#subscribeForm button:hover {
    background: var(--dark-taupe);
}

/* ================================
   FOOTER
   ================================ */
.main-footer {
    padding: 4rem 2rem 2rem;
    background: var(--charcoal);
    color: var(--warm-white);
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.footer-logo {
    height: 66px;
    width: auto;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: rgba(232, 240, 242, 0.85);
}

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.footer-social a {
    color: var(--warm-white);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-social a:hover {
    color: var(--warm-taupe);
}

.footer-bottom {
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(232, 240, 242, 0.25);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(232, 240, 242, 0.7);
}

.footer-bottom a {
    color: rgba(232, 240, 242, 0.7);
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
    color: var(--warm-white);
}

/* ================================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
   ================================ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
    .overlap-image,
    .belief-card,
    .post-item {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
        animation: fadeInUpScroll 0.8s ease forwards;
    }
    
    .overlap-image {
        animation-delay: 0.2s;
    }
    
    /* Removed stagger animation for carousel cards */
    
    @keyframes fadeInUpScroll {
        to {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }
    }
}

/* ================================
   BLOG PAGE STYLES
   ================================ */
.blog-header {
    padding: 12rem 2rem 6rem;
    background: var(--cream);
    text-align: center;
}

.blog-header-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.blog-header-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Redesigned Blog Header */
.blog-header-redesign {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 85vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
        #0d3a48 0%, 
        #1f5a6a 20%, 
        #357a8c 40%, 
        #5a9fb0 60%, 
        #8ec5d2 80%, 
        #D8E8EB 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
}

.blog-header-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: url('images/watercolor-ocean-sunset-painting.webp') center/cover;
    opacity: 0.15;
    z-index: 1;
}

.blog-header-content-new {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    animation: fadeInUp 1.2s ease;
}

.blog-header-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--warm-white);
    background: rgba(31, 77, 92, 0.5);
    padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(232, 240, 242, 0.3);
}

.blog-header-title {
    font-size: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 7rem);
    color: var(--warm-white);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-shadow: 3px 3px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.blog-header-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
    color: var(--cream);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.blog-header-decoration {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.decoration-line {
    width: 60px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--warm-white);
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.decoration-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--warm-white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(232, 240, 242, 0.5);
}

.blog-header-scroll {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 3rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--warm-white);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.scroll-arrow {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    animation: bounceArrow 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes bounceArrow {
    0%, 20%, 50%, 80%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    40% {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
    60% {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
    }
}

.blog-posts {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
    background: var(--warm-white);
}

.blog-posts-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.blog-post-card {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--soft-beige);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-post-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--warm-taupe);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.post-meta {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--dark-taupe);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.blog-post-card h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-post-card h2 a {
    color: var(--charcoal);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-post-card h2 a:hover {
    color: var(--dark-taupe);
}

.blog-post-card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.read-link {
    color: var(--dark-taupe);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.read-link:hover {
    color: var(--charcoal);
}

.newsletter-cta {
    padding: 8rem 2rem;
    background: var(--cream);
    text-align: center;
}

.newsletter-cta-container {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.newsletter-cta h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.newsletter-cta p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--soft-beige);
    border-radius: 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.newsletter-form button {
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    background: var(--charcoal);
    color: var(--warm-white);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.newsletter-form button:hover {
    background: var(--dark-taupe);
}

.newsletter-note {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
}

/* ================================
   MY STORY PAGE - BANNER HERO
   ================================ */
.about-hero {
    height: 85vh;
    min-height: 550px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero .hero-background {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero .hero-background img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
}

.about-hero .hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(15, 42, 51, 0.55) 0%,
        rgba(31, 77, 92, 0.45) 50%,
        rgba(73, 119, 136, 0.40) 100%
    );
    z-index: 1;
}

.about-hero .hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--warm-white);
    padding: 2rem;
    animation: fadeInUp 1.2s ease;
}

.about-hero .hero-content .container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-hero-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--warm-white);
    background: rgba(31, 77, 92, 0.5);
    padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(232, 240, 242, 0.3);
}

.about-hero .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 7rem);
    color: var(--warm-white);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-shadow: 3px 3px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.about-hero .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.4rem);
    color: var(--cream);
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* ================================
   MY STORY PAGE - SIDE-BY-SIDE SECTIONS
   ================================ */
.story-sidebyside-section {
    padding: 0;
    background: var(--warm-white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.story-sidebyside-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: url('images/pink-teal-abstract-painting.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.06;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.story-sidebyside-alt {
    background: var(--cream);
}

.story-sidebyside-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: stretch;
    max-width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.story-sidebyside-image {
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 520px;
}

.story-sidebyside-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.story-sidebyside-section:hover .story-sidebyside-image img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.story-sidebyside-text {
    padding: 5rem 4rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    background: inherit;
}

.story-sidebyside-text p {
    font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    line-height: 2;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.story-signature {
    text-align: center;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--dark-taupe) !important;
    margin-top: 1.5rem !important;
    font-size: 1.2rem !important;
}

.story-sidebyside-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    color: var(--dark-taupe);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    font-family: 'Pacifico', cursive;
}

/* Credentials list inside side-by-side */
.credentials-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.8rem;
}

.credential-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.2rem;
}

.credential-icon-wrap {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.credential-icon-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.credential-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
}

.credential-item p {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    font-family: var(--font-accent) !important;
}

/* Why list inside side-by-side */
.why-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.why-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
}

.why-item p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
}

/* Responsive: stack on smaller screens */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .story-sidebyside-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .story-sidebyside-image {
        min-height: 320px;
        order: 1;
    }

    .story-sidebyside-alt .story-sidebyside-image {
        order: 1;
    }

    .story-sidebyside-alt .story-sidebyside-text {
        order: 2;
    }

    .story-sidebyside-text {
        order: 2;
        padding: 3rem 2rem;
    }

    .about-hero {
        height: 70vh;
    }

    .about-hero .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 5rem);
    }

    .about-hero .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .about-hero-label {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
    }
}

/* ================================
   ABOUT PAGE STYLES
   ================================ */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--soft-beige);
}

.navbar .container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.nav-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo img {
    height: 55px;
    width: auto;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-menu a {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    position: relative;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-menu a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -5px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--dark-taupe);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-menu a:hover::after,
.nav-menu a.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.about-hero,
.meditations-hero {
    height: 60vh;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 80px;
}

.hero-background {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-background img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.about-hero .hero-overlay,
.meditations-hero .hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    z-index: 1;
}

.about-hero .hero-content,
.meditations-hero .hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--warm-white);
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.about-me-section,
.philosophy-section,
.credentials-section,
.why-section,
.meditations-intro,
.meditations-list-section,
.meditation-tips-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
}

.about-me-section {
    background: var(--warm-white);
}

.about-me-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.about-me-images {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.about-me-images img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.title-underline {
    width: 60px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--dark-taupe);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.title-underline.center {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.about-me-intro p,
.about-me-story p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.philosophy-section {
    background: var(--cream);
}

.philosophy-content {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.philosophy-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.philosophy-item {
    text-align: left;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--warm-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--soft-beige);
}

.philosophy-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.philosophy-item p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
}

.credentials-section {
    background: var(--warm-white);
    text-align: center;
}

.credentials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.credential-card {
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--soft-beige);
}

.credential-icon {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.credential-icon img {
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.credential-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.credential-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
}

.why-section {
    background: var(--cream);
    text-align: center;
}

.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.why-card {
    padding: 2.5rem;
    background: var(--warm-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--soft-beige);
    text-align: left;
}

.why-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.why-card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
}

.about-cta-section,
.meditation-cta-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
    background: var(--warm-white);
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.cta-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn {
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--charcoal);
    color: var(--warm-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--charcoal);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--dark-taupe);
    border-color: var(--dark-taupe);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    border: 1px solid var(--charcoal);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--charcoal);
    color: var(--warm-white);
}

.btn-large {
    padding: 1.2rem 3rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.footer,
.footer-simple {
    padding: 4rem 2rem 2rem;
    background: var(--charcoal);
    color: var(--warm-white);
}

.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-logo img,
.footer-logo-img {
    height: 66px;
    width: auto;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-logo p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(232, 240, 242, 0.85);
}

.footer-links h4,
.footer-social h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.footer-links ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(232, 240, 242, 0.85);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--warm-white);
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.social-links a img {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.social-links a:hover img {
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.footer-bottom {
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(232, 240, 242, 0.25);
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(232, 240, 242, 0.7);
}

.footer-bottom a {
    color: rgba(232, 240, 242, 0.7);
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
    color: var(--warm-white);
}

/* Meditations Page */
.meditations-intro {
    background: var(--warm-white);
    text-align: center;
}

.intro-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.intro-content p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
}

.meditations-list-section {
    background: var(--cream);
}

.meditations-list {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3rem;
}

.meditation-item {
    background: var(--warm-white);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--soft-beige);
}

.meditation-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.meditation-description {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.meditation-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.meditation-duration,
.meditation-type {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--dark-taupe);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.meditation-player audio {
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.audio-note {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
    font-style: italic;
}

.meditation-tips-section {
    background: var(--warm-white);
    text-align: center;
}

.meditation-tips-section h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.tips-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.tip-item {
    text-align: left;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--soft-beige);
}

.tip-item h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.tip-item p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
}

.footer-grid-simple {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-about p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(232, 240, 242, 0.85);
}

.footer-links-simple h4,
.footer-social-simple h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.footer-links-simple ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-links-simple li {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links-simple a {
    color: rgba(232, 240, 242, 0.85);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links-simple a:hover {
    color: var(--warm-white);
}

.social-links-simple {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.social-links-simple a img {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.social-links-simple a:hover img {
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.footer-bottom-simple {
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(232, 240, 242, 0.25);
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(232, 240, 242, 0.7);
}

.footer-bottom-simple a {
    color: rgba(232, 240, 242, 0.7);
}

.footer-bottom-simple a:hover {
    color: var(--warm-white);
}

/* ================================
   BLOG ARTICLE STYLES
   ================================ */
.blog-article {
    background: var(--warm-white);
}

.article-header {
    padding: 10rem 2rem 3rem;
    background: var(--cream);
    text-align: center;
}

.back-link {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--dark-taupe);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.back-link:hover {
    color: var(--charcoal);
}

.article-category {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--dark-taupe);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.article-header h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.article-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
}

.article-featured-image {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.article-featured-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 500px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.article-content {
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
}

.article-content .container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
    gap: 4rem;
}

.article-body {
    max-width: 800px;
}

.article-intro {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.article-body p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.article-body h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-top: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.article-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.article-body ul,
.article-body ol {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-left: 2rem;
}

.article-body li {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.article-body blockquote {
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--cream);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--dark-taupe);
}

.article-body blockquote p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.article-body blockquote cite {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--dark-taupe);
    font-style: normal;
}

.article-cta {
    margin-top: 4rem;
    padding: 3rem;
    background: var(--cream);
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--soft-beige);
}

.article-cta h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.article-cta p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.article-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px;
    height: fit-content;
}

.sidebar-widget {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--soft-beige);
}

.sidebar-widget h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.related-posts,
.category-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.related-posts li,
.category-list li {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.related-posts a,
.category-list a {
    color: var(--soft-gray);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.related-posts a:hover,
.category-list a:hover {
    color: var(--charcoal);
}

.newsletter-widget p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.sidebar-newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.sidebar-newsletter-form input {
    padding: 0.9rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--soft-beige);
    border-radius: 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.sidebar-newsletter-form button {
    width: 100%;
}

/* ================================
   AUTH NAV BUTTON & LOGIN MODAL
   ================================ */
.nav-sign-in-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.3rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(232,240,242,0.6);
    color: var(--warm-white) !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border-radius: 2px;
    text-shadow: none !important;
}
.nav-sign-in-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
    border-color: rgba(232,240,242,0.9);
}
.nav-sign-in-btn::after { display: none !important; }

/* For the light navbar (meditations page) */
.navbar .nav-sign-in-btn {
    background: var(--dark-taupe);
    border-color: var(--dark-taupe);
    color: var(--warm-white) !important;
}
.navbar .nav-sign-in-btn:hover {
    background: var(--charcoal);
    border-color: var(--charcoal);
}

.nav-user-area {
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}
.nav-user-name {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--warm-white);
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    max-width: 140px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.navbar .nav-user-name {
    color: var(--charcoal);
    text-shadow: none;
}
.nav-admin-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    background: #4a9b8e;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    transition: background 0.2s;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-admin-btn:hover {
    background: #357a6e;
    color: #fff !important;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-sign-out-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(232,240,242,0.55);
    color: var(--warm-white) !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: 2px;
    text-shadow: none !important;
}
.nav-sign-out-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-color: rgba(232,240,242,0.9);
}
.nav-sign-out-btn::after { display: none !important; }
.navbar .nav-sign-out-btn {
    border-color: rgba(31,77,92,0.5);
    color: var(--dark-taupe) !important;
}
.navbar .nav-sign-out-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(31,77,92,0.08);
}

/* Login Modal */
.auth-modal-backdrop {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    z-index: 9999;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.auth-modal-backdrop.open {
    display: flex;
}
.auth-modal-box {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 400px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    animation: authModalIn 0.3s ease;
}
@keyframes authModalIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px) scale(0.97); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}
.auth-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1.2rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: #999;
    line-height: 1;
}
.auth-modal-close:hover { color: #333; }
.auth-modal-box img.auth-modal-logo {
    height: 40px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.2rem;
    display: block;
}
.auth-modal-box h2 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-family: var(--font-main);
}
.auth-modal-box .auth-modal-sub {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #888;
    margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
}
.auth-modal-box input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    border: 1.5px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
    color: var(--charcoal);
}
.auth-modal-box input:focus { border-color: var(--dark-taupe); }
.auth-modal-submit {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.9rem;
    background: var(--dark-taupe);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
}
.auth-modal-submit:hover { background: var(--charcoal); }
.auth-modal-error {
    color: #c0392b;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    min-height: 18px;
    margin-top: -0.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
}
.auth-modal-verify {
    display: none;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--soft-gray);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
}
.auth-modal-verify a {
    color: var(--dark-taupe);
    text-decoration: underline;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Auth Modal Tabs */
.auth-modal-tabs {
    display: flex;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e0d8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: -0.5rem;
}
.auth-tab {
    flex: 1;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #aaa;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.auth-tab.active {
    color: var(--dark-taupe);
    border-bottom-color: var(--dark-taupe);
}
.auth-tab:hover:not(.active) {
    color: #555;
}

/* ================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   ================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 80px;
        left: -100%;
        flex-direction: column;
        background: var(--warm-white);
        width: 100%;
        padding: 2rem;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        transition: left 0.3s ease;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--soft-beige);
    }
    
    .nav-links.active {
        left: 0;
    }
    
    .mobile-menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .mobile-menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
        transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
    }
    
    .mobile-menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
    }
    
    .mobile-menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
        transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(7px, -6px);
    }
    
    .hero-quote {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .intro-body {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }
    
    .intro-image {
        height: 400px;
    }
    
    .intro-text {
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-top: -3rem;
        padding: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .hero-modern {
        min-height: 100vh;
        padding: 6rem 1.5rem 3rem;
    }
    
    .hero-content-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .hero-text-content {
        order: 1;
    }
    
    .hero-badge {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .hero-main-title {
        font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 10vw, 4rem);
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .hero-description {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    
    .hero-cta-buttons {
        justify-content: center;
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .hero-btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
        padding: 1rem 2rem;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .hero-image-card {
        order: 2;
        max-width: 350px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .hero-image-card img {
        border-radius: 15px;
        border: 5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    }
    
    .hero-card-label {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
        bottom: -15px;
    }
    
    .hero-scroll-indicator {
        bottom: 2rem;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
    
    .overlap-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .overlap-image img {
        height: 400px;
    }
    
    .carousel-item {
        width: 300px;
    }
    
    @keyframes scroll {
        0% {
            transform: translateX(0);
        }
        100% {
            transform: translateX(calc(-300px * 3 - 6rem));
        }
    }
    
    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .podcast-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .blog-posts-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .blog-header-redesign {
        min-height: 70vh;
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .blog-header-title {
        font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 5rem);
    }
    
    .blog-header-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    
    .blog-header-label {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
    }
    
    .decoration-line {
        width: 40px;
    }
    
    .blog-header-scroll {
        bottom: 2rem;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero-content-wrapper {
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .hero-main-title {
        font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 9vw, 3.5rem);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .intro-section,
    .beliefs-section,
    .writing-section,
    .meditations-section,
    .cta-section,
    .contact-section {
        padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .phone-button {
        padding: 1.2rem 2rem;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    
    .newsletter-form {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .newsletter-form button {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .blog-posts-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .about-me-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .footer-content,
    .footer-grid-simple {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 80px;
        left: -100%;
        flex-direction: column;
        background: var(--warm-white);
        width: 100%;
        padding: 2rem;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        transition: left 0.3s ease;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--soft-beige);
    }
    
    .nav-menu.active {
        left: 0;
    }
    
    .article-content .container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .article-sidebar {
        position: static;
    }
    
    .article-meta {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
}