At the start of each new year, I set a theme or intention to guide my thoughts and actions for the next twelve months. It’s usually a longing that’s been gnawing at my heart or an idea that’s been drawing me in like cool water on a hot summers day. Every year, without fail, something bubbles up from within and I know I must listen and act. This year the word cleanse came to mind…
Category: Heart and Home
The Secret to a Successful Move
My husband and I moved recently. It wasn’t a big move. In fact, we moved to a new one bedroom apartment a mere 1.1 miles from our old one bedroom apartment. But a move is a move, if you know what I mean. Moves are stressful and require hours of packing and planning and unpacking and trips to Ikea…
How to Be Well-Read Without Spending a Dime
I love to read and I often recommend it as a daily practice for personal growth. But how do you stay well-read if you’re tight on cash or even tight on time? Books, after all, can be expensive, especially if you want to read the latest best sellers. And, sometimes, you just don’t have time for two trips to the library – one trip to borrow and one trip to return…