It’s winter here at the Big Lonely Ranch (more on the name later). It’s been raining for days (YAY!), the days are short and to top it off, we’re being very frugal with the heat because the gas company somehow … Continued
In the past week, I’ve been presented with two schools of thought that appear to be very conflicting: 1) save up for leaner times, just as nature conserves for the winter months during times when resources are abundant; and 2) … Continued
Last year at this time, I invited you to look back on your year, suggesting that you close the year out to welcome in the new (Looking Back on the Year: What Will You See?). So this year, let’s look … Continued
In the past week, I have been doing a lot of reflecting on our interconnectedness. I mentioned last week that I lost a friend, who I found out had been without a home, living on the streets. Because her body … Continued
This week, my husband Tim and I are spending a little time on the Oregon coast. Not the most popular time of year to be here, and that’s one of the draws for us. The sea is particularly powerful today. … Continued
Here we are at the beginning of December. This can be a stressful time for some, and even if you don’t celebrate a holiday at this time of year, all the activities going on around you can be overwhelming. Here’s … Continued
This time of year can be stressful for any of us. Family gatherings (and oftentimes the drama that goes with it), holiday travel and tight gift-giving budgets can test the most “zen” of us. So from now until the end … Continued
The holiday season is here. For many people, it’s their favorite time of year. For introverts like me, it can be a real challenge. Let’s face it, it’s not a very introvert-friendly world out there. The personality type, is often … Continued
When I take a group or individual out Forest Bathing, tea is always a time for deep sharing. On a recent experience my guest, Tammy, brought up her interest in Stoicism. What? Another Stoicism fan? I thought I was the … Continued
Creative blocks. As creative beings (see The Joy of a Creative Life), we all have them, some of us more than others. In my job as a graphic designer, I find I am quite often in that place of scarcity, … Continued