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Generating Joy is now available
Generating Joy is published, and I've had a big, juicy exhale. This collection of inspirations, practices, and pathways to living with more joy reflects what I've learned: that as I embrace slowing down and savoring simplicity, my projects become infused with joyful intentionality rather than stressful productivity. There comes a time when 'good enough' needs to be embraced, and that time is now.
The Upheaval of Spring
Spring is the season of strength—the time when daffodils break through soil, chicks hatch from eggs, and we grow beyond old limitations. Related to the Wood Element and the emotion of anger, spring offers us gifts of vision, clarity, and the energy to move forward. When we stay present with irritation and frustration instead of resisting what is, anger transforms into True Strength. We realize we're not just feeling strength—we ARE the strength.
Create Personal Space
Do you have the space you need to hear your innermost thoughts and know what you truly want? In a world of constant commotion, it's easy to run on habit and obligations, never quite getting to your deepest needs. Here are three steps to create space for a calmer lifestyle: utilize tunnel vision to limit outside input, develop personal practices that center you, and surround yourself with people and environments that uplift you.
Easy Self Care Moments
How does one regain the inner quiet or maintain some form of balance during these times? Maybe you only have 5 or 10 minutes – great – start there. Here are several ideas to get you started.It's so easy to be hijacked by constant thoughts, busy lives, and overfull commitments. But it's essential to step away from constant activity and into quiet peacefulness. Maybe you only have 5 or 10 minutes—great, start there. Here are seven simple practices to quiet your mind and find balance: create breathing gaps, stop and listen, engage with nature, check in with yourself, take technology breaks, try simple art, or dance. Give yourself the chance to experience space between thoughts.
Behind the Scenes
Each day is an adventure with highs & lows, twists and turns and side steps as we move along. That’s all just part of the journey.
Why Me, Why Now
Too often we are sold a quick fix to get rid of the discomfort. It may or may not work but either way, to bypass the real issue that is coming to light is doing a disservice to you, your life and all others
Dreaming the Dreams of Winter
Winter is the season of dreaming, of deep nourishment, of stillness. And when we are able to embrace the gifts of the season, we have the energy, the clarity, the enthusiasm and the wisdom to make our dreams come true.
Is Your Intuition Speaking?
You are an intuitive being, you just are. And there are many ways to gather information that could be quite helpful. What are your ways?