Recently I had a Monday where nothing was terribly wrong, but then suddenly it felt like everything was wrong. Ever had a day like that? The previous week had been full of long workdays, including Saturday, which I normally don’t do. The morning started early and ended up being busier than expected. After lunch, I …
Stressed Out? Here are 4 Simple Ideas to Include in Your Next Mini-Retreat Read More »
Years ago, I had a fun side-hustle. I made soaps, lotions, and other fun bath and body products. Actually, it’s more accurate to call it an expensive hobby. There were several things I loved about that side hustle. A love of research and development. Finding the raw materials and packing supplies I needed. Learning about …
You Need A Break: Create your own Take-A-Break Kit Read More »
We all need a brain break from time to time. There are days where you feel like things are moving way too fast for you to keep up and your scattered thoughts and to-do lists can’t be wrangled into something manageable. At times like this, we need to make the intentional decision to slow down …
Taking A Brain Break. How to know it’s time and how to take one. Read More »
Living along the Oregon Coast these past years has deepened my love of the ocean. The sounds of crashing waves, the salty sea air, the long walks on deserted stretches of sand, collecting shells, and enjoying the quiet. The beach has become one of my favorite happy places. It has become a healing balm. It …
My Retreat Center Dreams I LOVE, the idea of personal retreats. It’s not uncommon for the desire to get “outta dodge” and change the view outside my window to arise after a busy day. The idea of a retreat center has been hanging around in the back of my mind for years. I dream about …
