How is Monday feeling to you this morning? I am working from home for part of today. While I have a more active afternoon, it is a lovely thing to be able to sit by the fire and see to the tasks before me. I have just completed my official “power hour” that I use to plan my the week’s dinner menu, … Read More
Podcast Love
One of my favorite ways to enhance any activity is to listen to a podcast. Do you have podcasts you love? I find that I am drawn to podcasts for a variety of reasons. A few might be… to learn and grow to feel inspired to feel connected I thought I would share a few of my favorites lately. Are … Read More
5 Simple ways to add a Little Hygge to your Life
With the recent daylight saving time shift and our family’s personal loss, I have been finding some simple ways to incorporate a bit of hygge into our home and our days. It has been so needed! We all appreciate a soft place to rest our heads– and our homes are a wonderful place to start. The fall and winter months … Read More
Five Tips to Begin a Meditation Practice
I began meditating at a time of great tumult in my life. From what I have read, painful moments have been a catalyst for many a meditator! It has been nearly three years now–and most days, I meditate ten minutes every morning. If I am feeling especially burdened by anxiety or strong emotions, I may add an extra session … Read More
Autumn Capsule Breakfast Menu
I have tried something new with our breakfast ritual recently. A capsule breakfast menu. You know how much I enjoy my capsule wardrobe! Yes! Well, I thought the same benefits might apply to meal planning and our breakfast meal. How It Works All I do is choose three options for breakfast that both children love. This may seem obvious but … Read More
Fall Leaves and Letting Go
Photo by Scott Tallman The life of a leaf The leaves have begun to turn color in the nearby canyon. I have always loved how nature has a sense of flare. Autumn seems to provide the perfect canvas for one last burst of richness before winter’s whites, greys, and browns take over the palette of the natural world. It is a … Read More
Ways to Savor Autumn
I love the idea of living in the moment. I do. Still, a little planning can go a long way. Especially when it comes to savoring the few short months of the autumn season. I want to go deep with autumn. Really experience it. Have you felt the morning crisp in the air these past few days? Have you noticed … Read More
Connecting with Teens
We are fortunate to have two teens living in our home. Winston is fourteen–and in ninth grade. Clara is seventeen–and a senior in high school. Their lives are always in motion, constantly swirling in a mix of different identities and moods that vary from moment to moment. I find the teen years naturally place me in a rather heightened state as … Read More
The Shift from External to Internal
One of the first shifts that often occurs in life transitions but that is especially relevant to a religious one — is the turn from looking outside of ourselves to find answers — toward trying to discern how we feel, what we value, or what we need from the inside out. This is an especially tough task as many of us have … Read More
My Workout Routine for Fall
Clara and I all ready for the High Fitness class we took together this summer. It was fun and challenging! With the start of school the past couple of weeks, “routine” has officially shown up! She is like a long lost friend. I just want to hug “routine”. I want to write her a love poem. Or maybe … Read More