April 17, 2015
Ah, stress! One of my most disliked words, yet one that I’ve had a close relationship with throughout my life. Stress reared its ugly head all throughout my late teens and early adulthood. I would get stressed out over petty things and this could quickly snowball into crippling anxiety. Looking back, I just didn’t have the right tools to cope Continue Reading »
February 16, 2015
This past week has just been one of those weeks. The kind with a to-do list that feels a mile long, several appointments, later bedtimes and no down time to just kick around the house. Not my favorite kind of week, that’s for sure. It’s left me dreary, a bit stressed and overall out of whack. All I Continue Reading »
November 18, 2014
This year started off really great. My husband and I welcomed in 2014 from Nashville with my family. To be more precise, we rang in the New Year at my parent’s log cabin overlooking the lake as the snow fell like tiny ballerinas dancing down from the sky. On New Year’s Day, I officially launched this Continue Reading »
August 26, 2014
When I was 22, I took a major leap and moved from Nashville to Perth, Australia. I was fresh out of University and ready to burst out from the familiar bubble I’d created around me. Longing to see the world and meet new people—eh em, including my future hubby—I chose a city I’d never heard of. I got on Continue Reading »
July 29, 2014
I listened to a talk this past week that really rubbed me the wrong way. Boiled down, the message was that feeling overwhelmed is a normal and expected part of life. Furthermore, it was suggested that the only real place that true change and growth takes place is during times of feeling overwhelmed. Essentially, the place that Continue Reading »
June 2, 2014
Have you ever climbed a mountain? Let me tell you about a time I did. Back in 2005, I spent a month in Northern Ireland as a camp counselor. We set up camp in the Tollymore Forest, outside of the town of Newcastle. It was an incredible 4 weeks. I ran barefoot in the grass and Continue Reading »
May 22, 2014
Imagine you’re floating on your back down a river. Your body—buoyant, relaxed, calm—moves with the current as it carries you. Surrendering to the river’s current, you let the water move and mold you with every turn, dip or surge. The course is easy and enjoyable as you go with the flow. Now imagine the current Continue Reading »
April 24, 2014
Recently, I had the most amazing conversation with two new friends. I’m talking about one of those soul-bearing, heart-sharing, invigorating conversations that leaves you buzzing for the rest of the day. We exchanged stories and struggles and ah-ha moments over a delicious organic feast and beautiful, bold coffee. I’ve only known these women for 6 Continue Reading »
April 21, 2014
Last week, Craig and I went on vacation to beautiful Esperance, WA. Before leaving on our glorious adventure, I set the intention to leave my to-do list behind and spend the holiday just being present. No blogging. No work. No mental strain. My mind and body were crying out for a break from the busyness. I’d Continue Reading »
April 11, 2014
I think we can agree on one thing: life is perpetually busy. Our days are filled with appointments, obligations, tasks, and social activities. Idleness is the last thing on anyone’s mind because life’s to-do list is never-ending. I used to enjoy making checklists because I loved that sense of accomplishment I felt from putting a Continue Reading »