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I'm finding it really difficult to write right now. I think it's because I'm avoiding allowing myself to feel too deeply, for fear that it'll break my heart to the point that it'll be impossible to pull the pieces back together again and show up in any capacity. And so, I'll just share with you this little reminder that I came across on the internet: This week's joys: Bobbing our heads and singing along to some 90s R&B and rap while Patrick and I cleared the snow from our driveway Sunday...

Hey friends. I hope you're well. There is so much going on right now collectively, I hope you're caring for yourself. I hope you're giving yourself space to process and space for joy. This week's joys: (if you're new around here, welcome! you can read the origin of this weekly practice of mine here) I’ve been puttering around a lot lately. I love a good putter- doing a little of this, a little of that. It feels just productive enough to prevent me from becoming one with the couch. And it...

It felt a little harder this week, to grasp at the joys. Here we are, merely a week into the new year, and the horrors perpetrated by those in charge of this country continue. I want to scream as we’re told to not trust our eyes, our ears, each other. That it was self-defense, not murder. That it’s about freeing the citizens of an oppressed country, not about oil. I’m angry. I’m heartbroken. It’s all too much. And yet, I continue to reach for the good- the little life rafts of daily joys, in...

In this time of year where no one is 100% certain what day it is, I forgot to send out last week's joys. But- I didn't forget to make note of them (pats self on back). So here I share with you my year end joys... (if you're new around here, this is the email that began this little weekly ritual of mine) Christmas cookie baking day with my mom, sisters, nieces... the entire crew. We each bring the ingredients to make our fave holiday cookie or treat. I came home with way too many cookies (I...

The winter solstice arrives this Sunday, the darkest day of the year. It's also a turning point, when the light begins to return. While our culture observes the new year on January 1st, many cultures (both ancient and modern) use the solstice to mark the turning of the new year. For me, that makes much more sense- to follow the natural marking of that turning point. Which means that the winter solstice is potent time to set intentions for our next trip around the sun. In this dark, quiet,...

Just look out the window and you’ll see proof that winter is a time to slow down. Like the trees, plants and animals, Mother Nature has cued us to go inward, conserve our energy, and nourish our roots for future growth. Okay, but… (I know, I know) There are still things to do- things that need to be done and things you want to do. Same. But could you do it slower, less rushed? Are there some things you can say “no” or “not right now” to? Probably. I've been doing things slower lately. Being...

As I write to you this morning, the snow is falling gently. While we all know I'm not a fan of cold weather, I do love the snow. It adds a shimmering beauty to the cold grey of winter. And it also feels like nature's reminder to pause and notice the beauty that surrounds us. A reminder that in the darkness, there is always light waiting to be seen. This week’s joys: We put up our Christmas tree on Sunday. The warm lights make these darker days much more cozy. I received this beautiful...

I have so many things to be thankful for and I want to share that one of those things is you. Thank you so much for being a part of my world. I’m so grateful that I get to do what I love- offer massage therapy, teach yoga and meditation, write… and that you want to be a part of that. So thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for being here. This week’s joys: This gorgeous view from my bedroom window as I sat for my meditation practice on Tuesday morning. Another thing I'm grateful for- the...

This time of year is for sure nature’s signal to slow down, to rest, and nourish ourselves. And it’s also a time of travel, celebration, and getting together with loved ones. So, make sure you have some extra fuel in your tank by making time for quiet, for solitude, for whatever fills you up and allows you to feel supported. This week’s joys: I’ve been writing poetry lately. It just sort of happened- poetic words and phrases come to me, seemingly out of nowhere. Being in nature would stir...