Tag Archive for: self-care as a spiritual practice
How I learned to mother myself
Self-Care
There's been a lot of belly button gazing in our house this past week. My adolescent son told me on Friday, "I'm thinking a lot about my life right now," my introspective husband is taking a class where he's contemplating our relationship…
Waves
Self-Care
This past weekend, my family headed to the Texas coast for a 48 hour date with Mother Nature.
We have not taken a vacation since my husband was laid off last summer from his software job (he’s on a short-term contract gig right now) and…
What the World Needs Now
Women's Empowerment Even though I come from a large family, growing up, I often felt isolated.
My parents were big seekers. Much of their energy was spent on their personal quest to find or experience God---and they encouraged us to do the same.
Yet, in the…
Whirling Dervish
Self-CareThis morning I could feel that familiar fall sensation rushing through my body of “too much to do.”
Supporting my husband through his job search, helping my son with school activities and easing into 3rd grade, carving out time to connect…