moving forward

“In the beginning, I was so young and such a stranger to myself I hardly existed. I had to go out into the world and see it and hear it and react to it before I knew at all who I was, what I was, what I wanted to be.” ― Mary Oliver Life has […]

looking back

For the last 12 on 12 of the year, I am sharing my 12 favorite images from 2018. Some are because of the moment, some are because of the film, and some are because I simply like them. I only have one digital image this year that made the top 12. I can’t decide if […]

nesting place

I am reading the chapter about the Gospel of Luke in Heart and Mind by Alexander Shaia this Advent. It begins with this poem by David Whyte. I have read it again and again and can feel it becoming something I start with each day this season. Coleman’s Bed, by David Whyte Make a nesting […]

favorites change

When talking about what to share this month, Melissa and I decided on our favorite poem. I was relieved to have an easier prompt since our post was due in the middle of so much holiday busyness. However, it has been so hard to pick one single poem. First, my favorite changes depending on my […]

practicing for the painful days

As our seasons continue to change, autumn slowly begins to welcome winter and our days get darker, my soul is reminded once again how much growth happens in the dark. Most of us know that dark times eventually bring growth, hope, and gratitude. Usually, these lessons come when the light begins to shine on our […]

12 on 12: family time

My family recently traveled to Northern California for my cousin’s wedding. It was nice to have a quick, mini vacation with the family. I packed a few cameras for the trip, but the only camera that made it out of my bag was my Polaroid One Step. It is so simple to use and I […]

fall retreat

This weekend, Alive & Well Women hosted a beautiful day retreat and I was so blessed to be there. Spending the day with other women creating, resting, asking, and laughing is just what my soul needed. It was what we all needed. In the morning hours, we had an hour and a half to be alone […]