As the crisp autumn air begins to settle in, I find myself looking forward to adventures in leaf-peeping and forest-bathing. There is something incredibly grounding and comforting about watching the earth gracefully let go of the old to make room for the new. It reminds me of one of my favorite Rumi quotes, "Try not…
It’s been four full years since I retired from my legal career, and all I can say is “Wow!” In only my wildest dreams could I have imagined how wonderful life can be when we pursue what brings us joy. Perhaps the single most impactful lesson I’ve learned is that our wildest dreams are, in…
Whew! It's been a minute since I've posted and that's all on me. But, A LOT has happened over the past year, and while that's no excuse for neglecting this cherished collective, I offer it as more of an explanation than anything else. You see, I have learned that we can be uber-passionate about certain…
What first comes to mind when you think of the word "sanctuary?" It could be a place, or a person or an activity. I used to think of my home as my sanctuary--a place where I could retreat after long and stressful days of work and where I could just kick off my shoes and…
Photos by k.a. johnson The simple, historic beauty of this place lights my heart! I love to travel. Interestingly, I did not travel much in my younger days. Perhaps I would not have appreciated the different cultures, environs, and people as I do now. Now, the experience of a world outside of my own excites…
The holiday season is officially upon us. For some, it is a time of joy, family and connection. For others, the holidays can amplify feelings of stress, loneliness or expectation. However you view the holiday season, it is important to be gentle with yourself so that you won’t just survive this season, you will thrive.…
"Be the one who breaks the cycle. If you were judged, choose to release it. If you were rejected, choose acceptance. If you were shamed, choose to inspire. Become the person you needed when you were hurting, not the person who hurt you. Vow to be better than what broke you--to heal instead of becoming…
Happy Autumnal Equinox! In celebration of this change in seasons, I would like to share with you a card from my favorite Oracle deck, Angels and Ancestors by Kyle Gray. I love using this cards to gather insight on a particular question, or to just to receive a message for the day. From Angels and…
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