Category : Thrive

My Recipe for a Personal Retreat

Overlook at St. Mary’s Sewanee, TN.
Retreat Center in Sewanee, Tennessee.

Every few months I need to take a break. I need quiet. I need a space without the normal pressures of life, the freedom to think, process, walk, journal, pray, or relax. I need time without anyone needing me, and asking for anything. I don’t need long, 24 hours will do.

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Sunny September Chat

Shades of pink and orange zinnias in a tiny bouquet.
Zinnias from my cut flower garden.

What are you up to this weekend? We try to work on a project around the house during Labor Day weekend. We’ll be upgrading our interior door knobs and hopefully have time for a few other projects.

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Simple Ideas for Self-Care

hibiscus flower in bloom

For whatever reason, it’s hard for me to relax and just enjoy. I tend to neglect myself and pour out to others. A few years back I started being kinder to myself and forced myself to take time out of each day just for me. If you’re interested you can read a deep dive into the various areas of my life in a 3 part series about my physical, mental, and spiritual health. Today I’d like to share simple things I do to give myself a boost, which usually puts a smile on my face. I hope they put a smile on yours as well.

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