These are uncertain times (to say the least). Though we are all experiencing current events through our own unique lens, I think it safe to say that we are all walking into an unknown future. And whatever your perspective, that can feel scary. In searching for possible insight or reflection to offer, the only things that […]
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain This is a book that really changed my perceptions of myself and the diversity of the human personality. It does a beautiful job of summarizing how our culture evolved to value traits such as charm, having an outgoing nature, and […]
The global pandemic has made this a very surreal time to be on this journey. As a rather organized person who loves to PLAN, simply existing in such a state of uncertainty has been trying for me in many ways. While I am grateful that my family is safe and financially stable, I am struggling […]
So, how ya doin’? Right. I know… these are some wild times we’re living in. I don’t know how things are where you live, but here in California the whole state has essentially been directed to “shelter in place” and everything but essential services has closed or been postponed/canceled. In the absence of places to […]
Today is the Spring Equinox (for those of us in the northern hemisphere)… the day when the sun passes over the equator and the length of day and night are (relatively) equal. It also happens to be my birthday! Time of Renewal As you probably already know, springtime is usually associated with a sense of […]
It’s been a while… It’s been a long time since I felt like writing. Or posting on social media. Or getting together with friends. And it’s okay. I almost wrote, “And I’m okay with that” but that’s not quite true. I’ve accepted the fact that the last few months have felt this way, but I’m […]
The last several months, I’ve been hard on myself. It was a busy summer for my family. Without a lot of conscious intention, I filled the days and weeks with art classes, summer camps, family vacations, and lots of memory-making, nurturing experiences for my children. It wasn’t deliberate or intentional, but I lost much of […]
So many people I know are struggling lately. Feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day frustrations–work, chores, traffic, bills. Dealing with parenting struggles, anticipating upcoming holiday stress or family drama, or facing the health crisis of a loved one. When I talk to friends or clients about their daily stressors, so much of our distress comes down to […]
Autumn is Here So, the weather has changed in southern California. The days are noticeably shorter. The summer plants in the garden are beginning to transition, going to seed and preparing to make room for the next generation. My family has started the new school year. The changes this year were more dramatic than in […]
It’s been a while… Wow, has it been a LONG while! Though I’ve been sending out newsletters–and blogging has been in the back of my mind for many weeks–I didn’t realize quite how long it had been until I sat down to write this morning and saw my last post was in November! WHAAAT?! As […]