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)
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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
A practice in trust
Are you a planner or more of a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants-er? When I first discovered the joy of planning my schedule to fit in everything I loved and valued, I became hooked. I realized how much control I had to create a fulfilling life. Yet this summer when life got hard, I put so much pressure on… Continue reading A practice in trust
Permission to relax and indulge
How badly do you need a vacation right now? Do you feel like a slave to your routine? That's how I felt about 2 weeks ago... until I took a vacation! I just got back from a week in beautiful upstate New York. Everyone keeps asking what I did up there. I respond, "NOTHING!" I… Continue reading Permission to relax and indulge
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