tiny moments (and everything in between)
What I want to tell you is that some days feel like all the rest. But that’s not always the case. Some days are extra-ordinary, even now (especially now?). What I want to tell you is that I almost cancelled my recent run of Just Five Things. But I didn’t. And I’m glad. The participants were … Continue reading Two Roses…and Sun…and Singing Birds
Are you waiting for something better than perfectly salted crackers at four o’clock in the afternoon? Are you waiting for something better than hot water pouring down your body and maybe the scent of lavender rising with the steam? Are you waiting for something better than your teenage kids playing Xbox in the basement, the … Continue reading What Are You Waiting For?
Twenty things to listen for: the conversation between wind and unfurled leaves the whistle of tea kettle the click of spoon as you stir in sugar, milk the good mornings spoken, the good nights too the happy grunt of furry loved one as you scratch a favorite spot the opening and closing of front door … Continue reading Twenty Things to Listen for on Any (Pandemic) Day
The poem starts here.With a cup of tea, quick, because I want to be out the door and arriving at the store just as it opens. Won’t it be cleaner then, freshly disinfected? Won’t there be fewer people with whom to keep a six-foot distance? I hope. The poem starts here.As I approach the store entrance and slide … Continue reading There Are Poems in This Pandemic
A quiet journaling series. I plan to run A Tiny Bit of Quiet in the coming summer months, just like I did last year. In the meantime, a little sliver of quiet might be good right now too. Here's a quote + journaling prompts... It will never rain roses: when we want to have more roses,we must … Continue reading :: A Tiny Bit of Quiet :: April 17
I am resting standing sitting sleeping holding being somewhere between peaceful and heartbroken in these days which are terribly different in some ways and not as much in others, but still…different and strange and odd and weird and it’s hard to wrap my mind around everything, it’s hard to stay on top of things without falling … Continue reading Somewhere Between Peace and Brokenness
Because sometimes it's nice to let the pictures do the talking... Hoping you're safe and healthy and sinking into whatever the days hold. sending a little love your way, m ***** Settling the Mind starts soon. (it's free!) Click image to sign up. xo
How are you feeling? Physically, yes…but emotionally, too…how are you? It’s an odd time, isn’t it? Parts of our lives are slowing down (more of us staying home, limiting interaction with others) and other parts (the numbers and updates, new ways of doing work and school) change daily. It’s a lot to contend with, I know. … Continue reading A Gift for You
I know there’s a lot of talk about the coronavirus right now. It’s an odd time, I know. Unsettling. But it’s going to be okay. I’m not here to tell you what the right way to handle things is, only to suggest that you not freak out. Listen to the doctors and scientists who have the most … Continue reading A Little Respite
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