5 books for your self-awareness and self-acceptance journey
In 1996, my college roommate and best friend gave me a gift that would change the way I approached life. The Artist’s Way is billed as a twelve week course […]
Life is not a transaction.
“Well, it’s broken.” We are in the urgent care, after a day spent enjoying the snow and it seems that final sled run has put more than just an exclamation […]
Lessons in Belonging
Over a decade ago, I had the incredible good fortune of meeting Erin Lane in a nonfiction writing workshop. I instantly adored her. In addition to being a fantastic writer […]
Friday Reflections
Every Friday, I reflect on the week that has just passed by doing a little sensory exercise. This practice is a gentle, easy way to tune into how we are […]
A Body Warrior to Meet: Kathryn V. White
A regular feature on the blog years ago was A Body Warrior to Meet. In it, I featured women from around the world who shared insights on their relationship with […]
a recipe for sustaining ourselves
For the longest time, I only practiced self-care when I was forced to do so because, in some way, my body or mind couldn’t sustain me any longer. And while […]
It’s NOT about the cupcake.
As has become tradition here on the blog, every Valentine’s Day, I tell the same story. It’s the story of one of the biggest fights in my marriage to BF. […]
Share your thoughts on Passion. Purpose. Peace
Are you in the greater Charlotte, NC area? If so, I’d love your anonymous insight as I plan for a retreat offering for this spring. Will you complete this […]
Pay Attention to What You Offer Yourself
We’ve all heard the sage advice flight attendants offer about meeting our needs so we can then be useful in a dicey plane situation: if the plane loses pressure and […]
10 Things I Loved in January 2015
At the end of each month, I take stock of the previous month. What went well? What did I learn? What brought me a simple joy? These monthly reports are […]