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CONTROL!!!!! Yup, Letting Go of Control was the lesson for the whole year!!! I learned to let go in ways that I never, at least in the near future thought might be possible. As a woman on the other side of “The Change”, with a large growing family and parents to help with I have…
We are in the process of remodeling our home. This experience has given me the opportunity to realize that I am remodeling my life! The first of the year we started planning our remodel, but I had no idea how it would change me. We had a dream of ideas, defined and created plans, had…
I read the article below and it triggered me. My mind was filled with questions: Is this me? As a wife, mother, and grandma, have I “trained” everyone to count on me? As the nurturer, is it my “job” to feel responsible for everyone? Do I need to make sure everyone has what they need? Am…
Happy May Day!!! My favorite day of the year!!! Over the past few weeks, I have felt hope…the opportunity to leap wholeheartedly into the spark, lightness, and joy of Spring! Maybe I had forgotten the intensity of Spring’s beauty or had I been lulled to rest in the winter? The bursting forth…birds chirping, vibrant greens…
Peppermint Holy Basil Chocolate Tea Recipe for Relaxation and Warmth It is crisp here in PNW. I need, yes, need something warm in my cup. This is easy to make with a few ingredients. TO MAKE: Pour 1.5 cups boiling water. Let steep for 15 minutes. Strain. Top with a hefty splash of real cream…