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  • In the hustle and bustle of our fast-paced lives, it’s not uncommon to feel a profound spiritual disconnect. The demands of everyday existence can leave us yearning for a deeper connection with our inner selves, a connection that goes beyond the surface-level responsibilities and obligations. This post explores the common…

  • Where can you reduce clutter in your life? More than anything, I feel I am more worried about my emotional clutter than the high number of items in my home. I do a fairly good job of discarding, donating, and selling items that take up space. But the emotional clutter,…

  • Who are the biggest influences in your life? By far, the two greatest influences for me are my sons. Wow, it feels so typical and yet there is the reality that I am better having known them. My oldest son is my greatest teacher. He has shown me what I…

  • Last year, right after Christmas, I turned to my husband and said, “Next year, I want to spend Christmas in London.” “No,” he said. I was immediately deflated and a bit confused. “Why not?” I asked. “I don’t know. Why would I want to spend Christmas in London?” So I…

  • As I have discussed before, I am in the midst of tending to my first real garden. My husband created nine garden boxes and threaded together my vegetable and flower labyrinth. Last week the plants really started exploding, and everywhere I look, I see tall green stalks and fat, ripening…

  • Based on recent events in my life and in our society, I want to bring back a post I wrote in 2015. This post was part of a series that highlighted accomplished women. Unfortunately, it fell a bit flat, but today I feel a renewed sense of energy. Women like…

  • What happens when you don’t get the sign you’ve asked for?

  • I am really excited to share images as this year’s garden begins to take shape. With each new season, there are things to look for in the dark brown dirt. My indoor plants also undergo a transformation. Many of them get the opportunity to go out in the greenhouse to…

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