Weekly Newsletters

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Golden brown growth on a fallen log

Finding the Right Path

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So, how might we know? One of my teachers used to say, “Look for the signs. They’re not always along the road?”
Colorful soap bubbles against a black background

Taking Time to Exhale

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Exhaling fully tells the nervous system that there’s too much carbon dioxide and that there’s too little oxygen. It’s a nice metaphor for other aspects of our lives. What’s building up in our lives that needs to go away, to make space for something fresh?
Blue Heron standing near a pond on a sunny day

Sunshine

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Even amidst the hustle and bustle of this season, there are some days that are just made for soaking up sunshine.
Handmade felt - blue, green and white

Straightening Out the Wrinkles

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I wonder if we might find a way to celebrate the wrinkles in our lives, even the wrinkles on our faces. They’re evidence of the nature of living. And living is worth celebrating.
Pink rose buds with green foliage background

Sometimes We Need a Pause

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Sometimes we need a pause—even a micro-pause—to consider what we really want to do or say. Other times, we need a pause just to rest.
Part of a jacquard loom

Making Sense

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Sometimes we need rest sentences. Time to do something nourishing, calming or just innocuous. To give a part of ourselves the space to make sense of what we’re experiencing.
Multi-colored origami star

Quick Announcement

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As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, our bodies beckon us toward slowing down, perhaps even hibernation. Yet, our culture encourages a frenetic level of activity—shopping, sharing, eating, decorating, celebrating. How might we reconcile these demands on ourselves?
Lit oil lamps on a wooden surface

Ready or Not

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The good news is that so many of our fall and winter holidays bring light into our dark season. It’s a season of so many mixed feelings. The joy of being with people we love; the sadness of missing those who can’t be with us; the contrast between the idealized holiday images and what we really experience.
Green seedlings after wildfire

Yes and Yes

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The good news was that some of the long-buried seeds of long-forgotten native plants were bursting forth with new life. Some seeds only open up for new growth after a fire.
Purple and cream swatches of hand knitting

Puzzle Pieces

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There’s a period of time for muddling through and wondering if you’ll ever get it. And then, at some magical point, it all makes sense. When it makes sense, it suddenly seems simple and obvious. How could I not see that before?
Tree with fall leaves with a meadow, creek, and a small bridge in the background.

Helping Out

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Sitting on the front porch this morning, there was a tiny bit of fall in the air. But my thoughts kept going back to western North Carolina.
American Beauty Berry next to a small pond

Imperfect Beauty

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We’re like that too. Flawed and beautiful. Worthy of taking up space on the planet. Worthy of taking a closer look, to find the brilliance. Worthy of taking some time for ourselves.