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
Relationships
Heal Hypothyroidism: 5 Things to Do
Hypothyroidism or thyroid dysfunction is a symptom of overall imbalance in our bodies. It's a siren; a calling to stop what you're doing (or not doing) and instill better care for yourself. Let's talk about 5 things you can do right now to start healing your thyroid, specifically hypothyroidism, and correct the overall imbalance that's happening in your body. 1. Cut Your Addiction to … [Read more...] about Heal Hypothyroidism: 5 Things to Do
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?
Primary Foods
Relationships: A Vital Primary Food Although some have found peace, new beginnings, or comfort in the changes that have taken place since March, there are many who have not. One of the most important elements of primary health has been threatened and even removed: relationships. Due to social distancing, fears of infecting older relatives, and other complex factors, many have become distanced … [Read more...] about Primary Foods
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
Judging Less and Loving More
*This post is dedicated to my Aunt Lori. Last week, she died under horrific circumstances. The celebration of her life today has shown me many things, and one of them centers upon judgment. If others had been judging her more throughout her life, then she may not have been able to become the force of positivity she was. Choosing Love My aunt died tragically last week. When I reflect on her and … [Read more...] about Judging Less and Loving More
