Currently, there is a bottle of raspberry vinaigrette and pair of half chewed up shoes accompanying me at my kitchen table. They are part of a smattering of odd end items that have somehow made their way to a space I’ve made multiple efforts to keep organized. I’ll just move to another room so I […]
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Life stretches and pulls us in many directions. Whether we are facing struggles or joys, life is always inviting us to enjoy the ride. Certain moments in life lighten the heart and bring joy to even the weariest of souls. No matter what struggles may be clouding the horizon, one can’t help but smile when
My child was napping soundly approximately 30 minutes ago. He is now in my backseat speaking some dialect of baby gibberish I wish I understood because it sounds VERY dramatic. While I love his baby gibberish, let’s rewind to said: nap… This elusive nap was supposed to bridge us from point A, our home, to
Savor now. Now is your time. Now is when your creative gifts can influence those around you. Here is a truly inspirational story about a woman who learned how to savor the moment amidst true adversity and used her creative gift of writing to encourage others to SAVOR. Let’s carry her message forward by savoring the gift
Imagine standing alone amidst the ancient marble walls of a church that has been standing alone on a florentine hill for over 1000 years. Now imagine visiting this church many times before with constant tourist chatter and photo flashes in the background. Surely one cannot find complete solitude in such a publicly known space…or so
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A safe space is something to be cherished and protected. Whether it is physical space, emotional space or creative space…a safe space allows for ultimate growth. A habitat provides the ideal conditions to ensure that growth is sustained. I was reminded of the sustaining value of habitats this weekend after taking my son to the
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