Just when we think we ‘have things (somewhat) figured out” children fortunately continue to teach us. Sabriel, my youngest, has given me many mothering moments where I have felt relaxed and experienced AND he has also challenged me immensely to
Embracing the Seasons of Life
While we have yet to see many traditional signs of Autumn here yet, the heat waves are bringing the familiar delicious beach weather and the signs for pumpkin spiced ‘this’ and ‘that’ are everywhere…so of course I am thinking about seasons.
The Virtues of my Low Tech Pregnancy
This is my third pregnancy. The first time around I was in the ER, looking at my baby through a cervical ultrasound when 6 weeks pregnant… after I had panicked when feeling some cramping. That pregnancy began with the assumption
Hibernation…a call to restoration and slow peace
All around us, nature is slowing down, if not coming to a complete halt. Though it may be hard to remember here in sunny California, all over the world, animals are retreating to their sleepy dens to wait the winter
Conscious Living: Resting in Autumn’s wisdom
The end of summer brings with it a frenzy of activities whether school, work, sports or the upcoming holidays…and it is easy to become overwhelmed by our schedules. This compounded by the fact that with all of our modern technologies
Conscious Mothering: A River of Release
Here is an article I wrote two years ago, describing the way our pasts touch our present life as mothers and offer many moments for healing, growth and surrender…. “I want to wake up I want to know where I’m
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,