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A Guide to Fitness in the Middle of Winter

There is no older New Year’s resolution than “I want to get fit,” “I want to…
How to Take a Candlelit Shower

A Gentle Morning Ritual When you wake up, don’t turn on any lights.Don’t look at your…
If You Are the Chip, What Is Your Caviar

It is January, the middle of winter, and the first month of the year. The new…
The World of a Quiet Woman

When I was younger, I spent a lot of time in my room. I’d read The…
A Candlelight Tea Ceremony for Reflection

Honoring the Transition From Fall to Winter For this blog post, I drew inspiration from the…
Date Nights in a Quiet Economy

When the House Gets Busy, the Heart Notices 🤍 Lately, things in our house have felt…
In Defense of the Makers: Why Small Businesses Matter

I remember when I first started my small business. I was nervous, unprepared, bright-eyed, and bushy-tailed.…
Notes from November — Week One

Welcome to my Notes From… series, where I share the things I’ve been doing throughout the…
Spiritual Hibernation — Moving Gently Into November

The leaves have changed, but the cycle isn’t yet complete. November holds a peculiar magic. It…
When the Season Doesn’t Match Your Mood: Tiny Traditions That Helped Me Feel Something

I had a vision for October — one lined with high hopes and an embarrassingly strong…