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 it’s almost the end of October and I’m already tired. And honestly… I debated whether or not to share that with you. Mostly because it seems as though exhaustion has become a sort of modern-day badge of honor, and I do NOT want to feed into the premise that to be “successful” or “doing […]
This weekend is the Autumnal Equinox and I find myself really tuning in at this time of year. Transition September is usually a time of transition in my home. As summer winds down, we prepare for and start school, and the weather cools, the entire family is preoccupied with changes in daily routine, clothing choices, […]
I’m baaaaaack! Today I returned from a five week vacation by sitting down to reflect on what I’ve learned during this time off. Let me share some of my summer reflections with you. The Importance of Mental Breaks Though my work is not necessarily spiritual, it does involve holding space for the journeys of others. […]
I posted this on Instagram the other day, but I keep coming back to the idea: I am often reminded of the beautiful power of #breath. Such a simple act, breathing… often (usually?) done without thought or attempt at control… yet, of all the things we try to control in this world, our breath is […]
So, you may remember last month’s post on the importance of reconnection. Well, I finally finished Hari’s book, Lost Connections, and I’m STILL obsessed. While reading this book brought on many emotions–moving, eye-opening, frustrating–it was mostly inspiring. I am left with a strong desire to continue my journey of sharing strategies for connection, both socially […]
If you follow me on Facebook, you’ve probably seen me share some new videos on depression and anxiety. Or you may have seen this article being shared about Johann Hari’s new book, Lost Connections. Well… I’ve been reading this book and it has me obsessed–with how to reconnect in my own life AND how to […]
The other day, I saw a social media post on “self care” that really got me thinking. The author was frustrated about the unending advice to “fill your cup” when she simply doesn’t have time for manicures and yoga classes because, well, LIFE. And I wholeheartedly agree. But I have a different interpretation. I think the […]
“When you settle a share of land, first plant an Elder tree, then make your home there.” ~T. Elder Sachs These days, it seems I can’t go a week without the immune benefits of elderberries being posted, shared, or pinned via one of my social media pages. BUT, there is good reason for it. All […]