I don't know about you, but I am feeling overwhelmed this week. Here in the midwest, I was not directly affected by Hurricane Sandy, but I do have family and friends throughout the east coast. I am still holding my breath as I wait for news, and my heart breaks with each new story of loss and tragedy. On top of that, we are nearly at the end … [Read more...]
Mid-Week Balance: 18 July 2012
July 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Hi all--I don't know about you, but I am saying daily prayers of gratitude for central air conditioning as the heat wave continues here in the Midwest. I'm also seeking out things to cool me down, both physically and emotional, and I have a collection of "mental cooling" for you this week. Other than being interesting or helpful, there's not a … [Read more...]
Playtime: What Brings You Joy?
June 22, 2012 by 12 Comments
In case you missed the memo, it is summertime. In my world, that means lots of walks to the playground, time at the pool, family vacation, day trips to fun destinations, and all kinds of other play. I noticed that trend as we got into the second full week of summer. And then I found this video, and I knew what I wanted to write about this … [Read more...]
You Cannot Subtract Pain, You Can Only Add Joy–Guesting at Medicinal Marzipan
August 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
If you have read the Mid-Week Balance column, you have probably noticed that I regularly feature the Medicinal Marzipan blog. Mara's honest, compassionate voice is one of my "go-tos" when I want to ground myself, or affirm my self-care, or be challenged to keep my focus wide. So, I was thrilled to share a guest post for her blog. Here's the … [Read more...]
