Should you ditch your goals? (for a bit)

I've been feeling stagnant lately. Inspiration for my next book has stalled, and I don't believe in forcing productivity. Instead, I'm learning to listen. What sounds fun? What's brought me joy lately? Easy… COOKING! I seem to be most happy on days I spend time in the kitchen. For years I thought about starting a… Continue reading Should you ditch your goals? (for a bit)

You don’t have to know everything to grow tomatoes

Last summer my dream came true! On our teeny tiny patio, Jose planted tomatoes, basil, oregano, and mint. I always wanted a garden, but I didn't pursue it because there was too much to learn. What containers and soil to use. How much sunlight and water. What if I killed them all? Overwhelmed just thinking about it,… Continue reading You don’t have to know everything to grow tomatoes

Balancing routine and flow

Are you a creature of habit, clinging to the comfort and reliability of routine? Or do you flow through joyful and sometimes anxiety-inducing spontaneity? I've been getting a crash course lately in how BOTH play a very important role and can be hugely beneficial at different phases of our lives. Lately, my focus has very much… Continue reading Balancing routine and flow