May 2011
And we’re off…
In a few hours, Veda and I will board an airplane and fly south to help a just-moved friend unpack, organize and play. I’m really excited about girl-time, watching our kids play together, and a little fun in the sun. Hopefully I’ll remember to get my camera out so I can share some of the [...]
Read more >>what’s it gonna be
“Your problem is how you are going to spend this one and precious life you have been issued. Whether you’re going to spend it trying to look good and creating the illusion that you have power over circumstances, or whether you are going to taste it, enjoy it and find out the truth about who [...]
Read more >>reaching out
“We often don’t enjoy the experience at hand because we’re so caught up with reaching out for the next one…The secret to awakening joy is being present with whatever part of life we’re tasting right now.” ~ James Baraz & Shoshana Alexander, Awakening Joy I’ve been doing a lot of fretting lately. Living in the [...]
Read more >>this moment
Inspired by Soulemama: “{this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.”
Read more >>a quick list of good things
Once again I’m super busy with work (artwork, yoga and thai!) and whatnot (whatnot mainly being a 2 year old red head)… so a short and simple list of good things: Starting my mother’s day weekend off with a thai foot massage workshop. Oh yeah, baby! Super awesome. This a pic of some of the [...]
Read more >>part of the story
Yesterday I read Elephant Journal’s interview with Allie Bombach of 23 Feet. Bombach is the director of a film coming out soon about a community of people who make the conscious choice to live simply to do what they love in the great outdoors. (Super inspiring!) In the interview she mentions big challenges about living [...]
Read more >>you’ll know
“Do not have any expectations about how things will go. Simply look, listen, wait, and trust. Then, just in time and right on schedule, you’ll know for yourself.” ~ The wise Karen Maezen Miller, author of Momma Zen
Read more >>brave anniversary
This weekend Colin and I celebrated our 7th anniversary (which is actually tomorrow… monday). And it was the first night we’d ever spent away from Veda, which made me more than a little nervous. Last July, for Colin’s birthday present, his sister Katie offered to watch Veda overnight while Colin and I went out to [...]
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