Tag Archives: stress
Fire of Commitment: Fired Up!
Ever since the election I have felt burdened with worry. I feel like we are living in a nightmare, and I have deep fear for the future of our nation and our world. I am simply burnt out. Or am … Continue reading
Wings: Getting There
Are we there yet? The age-old cry from children in the back of the car, impatient to reach the intended destination. Weary, cranky, eager to get this part of the trip over with so that they can get to the … Continue reading
Sowing Seeds of Patience
When we plant a garden, we know that what we sow is what we will eventually reap, but we must also be conscious of the fact that this is not an endeavor that provides instant gratification. There is, inherently, a … Continue reading
Ecology: Nature’s Pace
The natural world provides us with many resources, both tangible and spiritual, but it also provides us with a living example of what is healthy and beneficial. Nature can be a valuable teacher, if we allow ourselves to heed her … Continue reading
Birth: at Home
Earlier this week a severe storm raged through this area. The rolls of thunder shook the walls and windows of my house, as the winds caused the limbs of tall trees in our yard to scrape against the outer walls … Continue reading
Advent (Peace): From Within
“We don’t realize that, somewhere within us all, there does exist a supreme self who is eternally at peace.” ― Elizabeth Gilbert; Eat, Pray, Love ‘Tis the season of overwhelm. The weather is unbearable, the lines in the stores are … Continue reading
Harvest: Plants vs. Zombies
You are in a world where relentless zombies may attack at any moment. You must cultivate a bountiful garden in order to ward off their hordes and emerge victorious. Only your farming and harvesting prowess can save you… You need … Continue reading
Harvest: The Seeds We Sow
My personal journey has taken me through some very dark places. Periods of illness, death of a loved one, financial insecurity… One of the darkest times was during my husband’s deployment to Afghanistan. During the more-than-twelve months of his absence, … Continue reading