Tag Archives: stress
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
Harvest: Your Personal Growing Season
When planning a garden it is important to be aware of the growing season for each individual crop you intend to plant. As a born-and-bred city girl, this was something I hadn’t given much thought to until I moved to … Continue reading
Harvest: Of Space
One week recently was especially busy for me. Every day, there was not only the usual 8 hours or so of work, but there were meetings of one kind or another, or extra projects at work that required staying longer, … Continue reading