My mother always told me to stay firm on the ground and know what I want. She taught me to be strong and stand up for myself. My father always taught me to be respectful, especially to those older than me. He taught me to be kind and to always use my manners when speaking to … [Read more...] about Saying No is Saying Yes to Yourself
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To Engage or Disengage: A Dichotomy of Needs
Leaves blow softly in the wind. Birds chatter like a group of seniors gathering over coffee. Beauty, calm, community all surround me this morning as I put pen to paper to share my thoughts and feelings on stress in our modern day. It isn’t without irony that clarity on stress … [Read more...] about To Engage or Disengage: A Dichotomy of Needs
The Contrast of Life
Contrasts I carefully place the clean, wet brush, outlining the outer petals of the dandelion with a clear wash. Choosing a bright turquoise blue, I apply dots of pigment to this clear outline, and color bursts forth, creating a beautiful, striking contrast. I overuse … [Read more...] about The Contrast of Life
The Importance of Rest
I do not rest easily. My husband would be the first to tell you that. I like to fill my weekends with activities, shopping, errands, working out, laundry, and any other chore I can find around my house. I struggle to rest. Even when I am sitting on the couch “resting,” I am … [Read more...] about The Importance of Rest
Four Ways to Detox After the Holidays
Well we made it! Whew. That was a close one! But in fact, we are on the other side of holiday season (except Mardi Gras, of course) and we are also on the other side of the-year-we-do-not-speak-of. Let's pause and give ourselves a pat on the back!! Yay Us!The end of the year … [Read more...] about Four Ways to Detox After the Holidays
