For years my niece and I have shared book ideas as far as what we are each reading. We have a common love of all things homestead related; gardening, chickens, goats, sustainability practices, whole foods, fresh air, everything that is by and large directed towards a simple life. This summer when she was home in Minnesota she mentioned to me

So things have been a bit uncomfortable, and for many it’s been for quite some time and you’re sick of it. I hear you. I feel it with you. Me too. Spirit is changing its tune at this time. The time of push, push, push until we get the message is being replaced with more of a “its ok, we’ll

May I just say, I love the Olympics. After they were delayed in 2020, I was prepared this year to spend every possible evening with at least some time on the sofa to watch whatever events happened to be on at the time. I’m not picky, I like sports. We got to see much of the gymnastics and swimming and

She was a fantastic woman; beautiful inside and out, extremely well educated, successful in every right, she had a ton going for her. Except her feeling of being completely stuck in life and having absolutely no idea of which way to go or what to do. Been there, done that. I’m sure many of you have as well. But I

I remember being at a Hay House summit several years ago and Reid Tracy, the president of Hay House, made the comment to our group, “It takes 10 years to become an overnight success”.  The crowd laughed, because we all knew, although frustrating at times, it was absolutely true. We do not become ourselves and all it entails overnight. Yesterday

I felt a sinking in my gut as I watched the white puff balls float past my window.   Ahh, late spring and the pollen count is insane. I am a nature lover and enjoy my feet in the dirt, walking in the woods, and have had a bit more trouble this year than previous years with said pollen. No judgment

God willing by the time you all read this, we’re through it!   So as you all know, my one and only son left me, his one and only Momma, to join the Navy back in February. He was joining with the intention of becoming a diver, and was scheduled to graduate May 7th. When he left, I was torn

It was the feeling of fear in my body that made me realize I was actually afraid. I immediately started directing my self talk and in a matter of seconds was back in a place of, what I call, “resource”.   Resource for me is a place of calm, it allows me to consider multiple options, whereas fear only allows

Ever notice how much better you feel after a walk outside? A stroll in the woods? Getting your hands in the dirt? Maybe it’s just me.  I am a dirty hippy. It’s been said before, perhaps I am misplaced in the smallish concrete jungle which I Live in, I should’ve been a flower child of the 60’s, I belong out