The Closet of Unused Treasures
Grief is a shapeshifter. The last time i saw my mother alive was two years ago on Mother’s Day. She died the next day and i think she waited to die so that i wouldn‘t have this connection to Mother’s Day. It was a shock and created a sea change in my life that has been both the worst experience of my life, and has led me into a new sense of self. I was…
Everything is Better Outside
We went camping recently with our little ones. We like to do it once annually and haven’t yet gone this summer. I’m a fan of camping and being outdoors, but…
A Vacation is not a Pause
As today begins a new school year, summer break is officially over. This is a time for a big shift in routine, rhythm, and real life. While most of us…
Our Positive Moments
I ran into a friend of mine recently and she told me that she’s had a hard year. My heart wanted to give her the deepest hug, while another part…
Nurturing You
I was having a conversation with a colleague recently about the term ‘self-care.’ We both noticed that it is used quite often and in abandon, but maybe some of us…
A Simple Summer
Today starts the summer break for school age children and their parents. It carries with it a lot of excitement, expectation, and ideas. I can remember some key summer days…
With a Cup of Tea in Hand
Welcome to the BLOG! Have you heard of the Forth Trimester? Its the idea that women still are adjusting and growing their babies in the first 3 months after the…