Aug 12, 2021Patience (The Virtues Part 2)This post is part TWO of a seven-part series on the virtues. In the introduction to this series on the Virtues, I talk about the concepts of the seven virtues and their correlating sins. I detail their influence on modern pop culture as well as their historical context. If you…Virtues7 min readVirtues7 min read
Aug 2, 2021Returning to the RootThe return to the root is peace. Peace: to accept what must be and know what endures. In that knowledge is wisdom. without it ruin, disorder. Lao Tzu It’s so hard to believe we are scooting our way into August already. It seems like just a few weeks ago it…Lifestyle4 min readLifestyle4 min read
Jul 22, 2021Charity (The Virtues part 1)This post is part ONE of a seven-part series on the virtues. In the introduction to this series on the Virtues, I talk about the concepts of the seven virtues and their correlating sins. I detail their influence on modern pop culture as well as their historical context. If you…Virtue6 min readVirtue6 min read
Jul 14, 2021Sins and VirtuesYou may have heard of the “ seven deadly sins.” These seven sins, also called “cardinal sins” or “mortal sins” have elements rooted in greek philosophy and were later transformed into christian thought. In modernity these sins show up in a surprising amount of our media and pop culture. Examples…The Virtues5 min readThe Virtues5 min read
Jul 8, 2021Balance and the Power of “Eating the Frog”If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And If it’s your job to eat two frogs, it’s best to eat the biggest one first. Mark Twain I think it’s pretty normal to go through periods of fluctuation, creative and…Lifestyle4 min readLifestyle4 min read
Jun 18, 2021The HarvestToday it was a beautiful day in the PNW. A perfect 80 degrees with a slight breeze and blue skies, and not too hot or muggy or humid like it has been here for the past week or so. Feeling motivated, I did what I told myself I would do…Slow Living In The City3 min readSlow Living In The City3 min read
Jun 13, 2021The Sound of SilenceWhen was the last time that you did something without some kind of background noise? I do this all the time without even realizing it- I’ll put on some music, a podcast or an audiobook just to have some white noise while I am doing a task. …Silence3 min readSilence3 min read
Jun 5, 2021The Vulture, Writers Block, and Mercury RetrogradeI have got to be honest with you: I have had writers block for a while. Of course, this happens from time to time for any writer, and this is almost to be expected when going through a major life change like I am now…being 6 months pregnant is a…Oracle Card5 min readOracle Card5 min read
May 15, 2021Femininity and PregnancyPregnancy is a special time in a woman’s life, no doubt about it. This is not only because it is a life-changing event, but because pregnancy allows a woman to embody a special kind of feminine energy. …Femininity6 min readFemininity6 min read
Dec 17, 20207 New and Old Ways to Celebrate ChristmasChristmas time is here at last! While it simultaneously feels like it snuck up on us, but took sooooo long to get here this year, I decided to put together a few new and old ways to celebrate Christmas this year. These can be incorporated into your already thriving Christmas…Christmas7 min readChristmas7 min read
