Reflections on Moon Bloom

Reflections on Moon Bloom

Reflections on Moon Bloom, Midlife, and the Art of Becoming Who You Are   Sometimes the biggest lesson isn’t found in the event itself. It’s found in who you discover yourself to be while you’re there.   Sitting With Feelings That...
Reflections on Simplifying Life

Reflections on Simplifying Life

Why Camping Reminds Me to Want Less: Reflections on Simplifying Life The Simplicity I Always Come Back To The first camping trip of the season always reminds me of how uncomplicated life can be. When we’re out in nature in the van, I remember what it’s...
Me Day: How Intentional Self-Care Changed My Life

Me Day: How Intentional Self-Care Changed My Life

Me Day How Intentional Self-Care Changed My Life It Started as Survival This is something I’ve been doing for several decades. It began in the early 2000s, shortly after I started what everyone called my “career.” Looking back, perhaps even then I...
My Dear Auntie

My Dear Auntie

My Dear Auntie Watching From Afar My dear auntie, I want you to know how much you mean to me and how much you always will. It’s been several weeks since you passed, and today I finally carved out the quiet space to watch your service. Through the marvels of...
Welcome to the Jungle

Welcome to the Jungle

Welcome To The Jungle   Welcome to the jungle where rain is falling, and the birds are chirping. Even at the edge of a busy road, there is a quiet kind of peace. At last, the words are returning to me in a way they haven’t for days. Once again, I find myself in...
Winter Storm Escape

Winter Storm Escape

Winter Storm Escape Mindful Vacation Tips for Women in Their Late 40s As Winter Storm Fern descends on most of the United States, I find myself feeling as though I won the jackpot by choosing this week to go to St. Martin. It’s predicted that 17 inches of snow...