When Christmas is Hard
When Christmas is hard, it can be for a myriad of reasons, not just loss. I wanted to link a couple of resources for you though, if you are finding Christmas hard. These resources are for if you've suffered loss and that's ok, because no matter why you are finding Christmas hard, you are sharing a type of grief. Allow yourself to embrace the grief for your…
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Giving Back
I have been on both sides. The side going hungry and the side able to give from abundance. It hurts my heart so deeply that 1 in 4 children here in Alabama struggle with hunger and it scares me how many are even hungrier because of Covid. I got breakfast and lunch only because I was in school and received it for free when I was young. How many children in your ar…
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Christmas Spirit
"Under the Christmas tree." by Bernard Spragg is licensed under CC0 1.0 I am completely seized by the line, "A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices." I think this perfectly summarizes 2020 for so many. At a foundational level, the world is weary. I am embracing the holiday spirit this year and I encourage you as well! I wrote about a l…
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Baby steps
Back on Track
"Rail tracks at Dulwich hill" by wyncliffe is licensed under CC0 1.0 The thrill, the allure, and the fun of the holidays can pull us off track. Or that's what we tell ourselves. We want to live life to the fullest and live a healthy life. While at times these might seem mutually exclusive, they shouldn't be. We aren't looking for an &quo…
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Intention
Sheep To Shawl
I wrote the following piece as part of my master herbal work and thought it might help others consider the work and activities they do through different eyes. I hope you enjoy: In fiber arts there is a saying, from sheep to shawl. It is a quick way to describe a lengthy process. Beginning with a raw fleece (unprocessed animal hair such as a whole lamb fleece), it …
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Thanksgiving
What You Cooking?
Here is what we are eating this year along with some notes: Apple Cider-Brined Turkey with Savory Herb Gravy : I can't remember if we've had this before. Let me know if you'd like me to review this as I'm writing this a few days before Thanksgiving. Mashed Potatoes: I use Yukon gold potatoes, butter, evaporated milk, and if I'm waiting them ex…
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Our Greatest Fear
"The true Heart cannot be broken or repaired. It is ever perfect. It pervades and encompasses the whole universe." by brenkee is licensed under CC0 1.0 Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness That most frightens us. We ask ourselves Who am I to be brillian…
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