It’s okay that you worry. It means you care. It’s okay if they don’t understand why it matters to you so much. It’s okay that you need to hunker down now. You don’t have to understand it, anymore than they do. Soak. Soak the skin of your soul in tears. Thick skin has its drawbacks. […]
Resolutions Suck. Try This Instead.
We’re a third through January. Did you make a resolution for 2017? Last year was a rough one for many of us, so it’s understandable that you would want to change things up this year. Maybe you want to lose weight. Gain weight. Declutter your house. Stop eating cheese. Go to the gym. Take […]
Rituals for Winter: Come back to your Light
For those of us living in the northern hemisphere, winter is upon us. Today is the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. The further north you live, the longer the hours of dark. Winter Solstice marks deepest of the dark nights, and a return of the emerging light. The northern half of the […]
5 Ideas for Last Minute Gifts
Confession time. I have yet to buy any gifts for upcoming gatherings. I have our list (mostly) fleshed out, but soon it will be time to do the actual shopping. There a few folks that have me…befuddled. We all have at least one of them. Someone who is just impossible to buy for. I actually […]
The Anxious Girl’s Guide to Holiday Self Care
The funny thing about winding down the year…we actually get all wound up. Busy. Frantic. and eventually…sick. Ugh. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the holiday hubbub (I feel ya, sister), here’s a short list of things you can do to make it a little easier on yourself. Pick one thing that sounds like it’s doable […]