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
Conscious Family West Coast Tour; We’re off!
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
Rediscovering Silence
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
Riding the Wave of Life
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,
Conscious Family in Hana; land of beauty and bliss!
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
Cleaning the beach, clearing the mind
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
Bliss Followers; trusting your heart’s desires to lead you
I’ve seen it over and over in sessions with clients. When I suggest that people “follow their bliss” and do the things that delight their souls, a ‘guilty’ child-like grin spreads all over their face. As they play with the
Online Parenting Retreat
Hi everyone, I am excited to be participating in a FREE Online Parenting Retreat for Moms, beginning tomorrow, May 25. All of the information that you need to know is available on Ellen Braun’s website: Click here to view more details. I encourage
Suburban monk
We all have days or moments when we find ourselves reacting to daily challenges with our children. We may see ourselves as just getting through this day or this moment. I so know the feeling. It feels non-creative, dry, even
Drinking in Nature, Everywhere
*I wrote this a couple years ago before our chickens and ducks brought nature home even more. These reflections helped me to actively experience the blessing of nature everywhere which is a foundation of connecting within. I would love to