This weekend has given me some much needed rest and restoration. My daily rhythm has been reading, working in the gardens, showering off the sweat and grime and settling down with a creative project for the evening. It has been a marvelous respite from the daily tension of the recent days/months. These restorative moments help … Continue reading The Grounding of a Long Weekend
Balance Point Edition 4 A few minutes for your soul to find nourishment and peace. “All will be well All will be well All manner of things will be well.” ~ Julian of Norwich ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What To Do in the Dark Go slowly Consent to it But don’t wallow in it Know it as a … Continue reading Balance Point 4
This piece spoke to me, perhaps it will to you as well. Peace to you all, Andrea What To Do In The Dark Go slowly Consent to it But don’t wallow in it Know it as a place of germination And growth Remember the light Take an outstretched hand if you find one Exercise unused … Continue reading What to Do in the Dark
A reminder for the middle of your week. Regardless of the tears you may hide, the pain you experience, the mounds of questions, and piles of grief, you are whole. Shame separates you from seeing your wholeness. As you remove this obstacle, your path becomes clear and wholeness shows its presence. It is the shame … Continue reading You are Whole
I love life hacks. A shortcut to get to work, an alternative way to plant my garden, or make meatloaf; if it is quicker, better or both, I'm in. At first a hack feels awkward and uncomfortable, as the new often does. Initially, the new "shortcut" may take more time because our brains are creating … Continue reading A Two-Minute Life Hack for Calm
Enjoy this day, right now. The fly-by honkers, the emerging spring grass, the hungry chipmunks awakening from their winter rest. Breathe in this moment, watch the clouds move across the sky, the tips of tulips show and maple leaves tumble across the soft ground. Enjoy this day, for today will never come again. Tomorrow will … Continue reading A Note to Self
One year ago the snow was up to our knees here in the North. Now, snow is gone and the tulips are emerging. Outside of a chance shower here and there, I imagine we are mostly done with the white stuff for this turn around the sun. On the other hand, over the last couple … Continue reading The Goldfinch of Promise
