I am in a season of life that places some serious limits on both time and energy. I am re-learning this after going through a few tough years. Burning the Candle at Both Ends My husband and I have always been ambitious. If there’s one thing we mastered early on, it was burning the candle at both ends. Just when we thought we'd eliminated that habit, we found ourselves in that position again … [Read more...] about Boundaries: Protecting Your Time and Energy
Mindfulness
5 Postpartum Tips
Having a baby is beautiful, but it’s also stressful. There's the physical load. You have this blessing of a child, but you also feel like a truck hit you and you’re not sleeping. There's the mental load. You may have other children to take care of, or a job waiting for you to get back to. There's the emotional load. One minute you’re gazing at your sleeping baby and getting tear-filled eyes. The … [Read more...] about 5 Postpartum Tips
Social Media: A Must or a Bust?
An Experiment with Social Media Right before Memorial Day, I was feeling a strong tug to disconnect from social media and get "offline" for a while. I felt like I needed it. My body, mind, and soul were simultaneously craving the times I've had in my life when social media didn't exist. Yes, I'm old enough to remember the beauty of analog living. :) Just as that craving was occurring, my phone … [Read more...] about Social Media: A Must or a Bust?
Simple Mindfulness
Contentment Why is mindfulness such a hot topic? Because living in the moment is crucial to finding contentment. Deepak Chopra is the best at reminding us of this with his quote: "The most important thing you can do in life is be present for it." This really hits home for me because of several reasons. The biggest reason is that I wear a lot of hats. I have many roles, and if you're like me, … [Read more...] about Simple Mindfulness
Our Hands Tied
She recollects the time when they didn’t have the kids, the careers, the house, and the endless obligations. It’s hard to remember when it used to just be them in their apartment. There was freedom and focus on each other; the exploration and kind of ease that they hadn’t had in a long time. There is a tension now that comes and goes; a weight of all that they are and have to be. It hangs like … [Read more...] about Our Hands Tied
Going Rogue
I really loved the Star Wars movie Rogue One. It’s my favorite Star Wars movie. When Jyn Erso is trying to get to the satellite to transmit the Death Star plans to the rebels, people can relate to that part for various reasons. Whether it’s trying to complete a serious goal, or just get everyday tasks done in the face of too many obstacles, we’ve felt like Jyn. I even know people in independent … [Read more...] about Going Rogue
