In this cold, dark time of the year, dreams are emerging. Longings arise and prepare to be nurtured, like seeds germinating in the stillness of the season. Winter is meant for dreaming. There's a state of unsettlement in the air. A stirring beneath the surface. I keep coming back to this . . .
Intentional Living: Intention Alone Isn’t Enough
What happens when Seasonal and Intentional Living meets the hustle and bustle of the year-end holiday season? Is there such thing as finding balance? Here's an honest account of my attempts and lessons learned. Earlier this month, I shared a message with the Virtual Village, encouraging them to . . .
For the Best Schedule Try a Daily Rhythm
Amid the wealth of family schedules, routines and practices, I've found that the best daily schedule with kids is not a schedule at all. Read on to learn how to build a consistent daily rhythm as a stay at home mom. From the moment you have a baby, people make sure to tell you: “kids need . . .
The Modern Village: What will it take?
What will a modern-day village look like and what does it take to build one? The answers I found might surprise you. Close your eyes and imagine with me for a moment: You’re exhausted. Maybe you didn’t sleep well because of a looming deadline at work, a fussy toddler, a cluster-feeding . . .
Slowing Down with Nature
Nature is slowing down and taking a break, and so should we. Here's how I'm slowing down before the Holiday season. The busy energy of summer is long gone and I can't help but slowing down right now. This fall has captured my attention in a way I've never before experienced. Ever since I started . . .
Losing Your Identity?
What is it about having children that completely consumes and overtakes a person's sense of self? Articles and advice abound on what to do if you are "losing your identity". But I'm wondering if there is a better approach to reclaiming yourself. There's a concept of doing life alongside your . . .