Many of my friends and clients are experiencing similar situations where “life” just feels hard. Perhaps your relationship is strained, or you are struggling financially, or you feel unsupported and alone as a mother….and it feels like no amount of ‘perspective shifting’ or ‘positive thinking’ or even prayer will get you through. Or you are [...]
We made it all the way north and were about to enter our final northern destination: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada! We drive up to the ferry dock and I am stunned. In my mind, ‘ferry’ means smallish ferry taking one over a few miles to land in the near distance. But no, this is a huge [...]
Next, our journey led us to an exquisitely beautiful spot on the Hood canal in our Godmama’s sister and brother in law’s perfect little cottage. We have been here twice before and it is one of our favorite places on the planet. Lush green, tender leaved trees in verdant new blooms, with the heartier, darker [...]
(repost) For awhile now I have been inspired by travel bloggers. By their ability to let go of the trappings of life and really see and experience the natural world, and the diversity of life and people that reflects the greatness of the Divine in and through us. It is precisely this freedom and reconnection [...]
We were planning to head up the coast through to Salem, OR, but my stellar nephew Aaron was available to show us what he has been up to in Jacksonville. We drove the extra three hour detour, knowing we would pay for it later, but excited to see him and learn about the restoration project [...]
And we’re off! We began with a weekend in Oakhurst, (gateway town to Yosemite) celebrating my nephew’s birthday with family who is lucky enough to live there. We enjoyed their giant shady oak trees, beautiful Bass lake, a gazillion stars and family time. L and M delighted in playing with their treasured cousins and having [...]
A friend of mine who shares my delight in making green smoothies with a Vitamix (highpowered blender), came bearing a wonderful gift surprisingly full of fun for the whole family: a pair of noise cancelling headphones. The Vitamix is horribly loud, killing that peaceful vibe of healthy eating. She discovered that putting these on greatly [...]
On my last day in Maui, I stepped into the salty warm water of the ocean, consciously feeling the gift of this sea. She comes alive for me, this earth, particularly in the way that the ocean can hold you, embrace you, rock you, invade your every senses…Often I feel my deepest awareness of God [...]
Hana.. the tropical, untouched side of Maui After our busy day packing and moving to our new condo for our unexpected bonus week here in Maui, it was no surprised that our drive to Hana began with whining children and grouchy parents. As we began the winding road, stress began to melt off of my [...]
Maui is like a child. No matter how much I want to be in my head, obsessing about any of life’s drama, it calls me with its tropical splendor, beckoning me to return to the moment. During this trip, I’ve experienced it often. I will begin to feel frustrated then follow my thought to realize [...]
