5 ways retreats can change your life
Women's RetreatsI recently attended an international women's conference featuring personal development, leadership, life purpose and international women's rights speakers from around the world. From authors Elizabeth Gilbert and Marianne Williamson to journalist…
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should
MindfulnessI’m preparing to head to the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina for a month to “test drive” living there and to dive into a new creative project. This misty, relaxed, tree and waterfall-rich region calls deeply to me and I…
Slowing down to the speed of life
MindfulnessThis past Thursday I made a conscious effort to lighten my load. I had a visioning retreat to attend in the evening and I wanted to give my brain some time to unplug and digest everything from the week. Moving through my day--eating and fully…
6 ways to stay connected to your partner
Self-CareEverywhere I turn my friends are navigating choppy waters in their most intimate relationships. This makes my heart hurt, but I can relate. Lately, my husband and I have been feeling out of sync and stressed out from parenting our wonderful,…