I’ve mentioned briefly on the blog that my husband and I are expecting a baby boy. I’m currently 37 weeks pregnant and my doctor predicts that baby boy will come early. Matt and I are both excited and nervous. I’m mostly nervous for the birth and labor. Thankfully, labor and delivery are temporary and so even if it’s traumatic, it will pass. I must say, there have been things about this pregnancy I couldn’t have predicted like
Read MoreBelow is just a little weekend inspo for you all. I tend to love all things created by Paulo Coelho and the below manifesto is no exception. Happy Weekend All:
Read MoreI really need to get better about posting playlists! For Christmas Matt got me a bluetooth speaker so I have been listening to music while I shower and get ready in the mornings, and discovering so many new songs because of it. We have accumulated quite an eclectic mix of music this fall and winter, but all of the songs on our Winter playlist are so so good. Also, I feel like a lot of these songs are random gems, so it’s my hope
Read MoreHumans have always lived their lives according to the moon cycle. Farmers planted and harvested by the moon, buddhists practice extra spiritual reflection on full moon days, ashtanga yogis take rest during full and new moons, and many cultures still practice ceremonies according to the moon cycle to this day. The word "lunatic" came from the belief that the full moon induced mood swings and enhanced emotions.
Read MoreHygge (pronounced hue-guh) is the Danish word which means coziness, enjoying simple pleasures, or creating intimacy with others or with yourself. It's a difficult word to define because hygge is a feeling, an emotion. It's the closest concept I've found to our simple pleasures posts, and probably why I love hygge
Read MoreI love traditions and rituals. Holidays are a perfect time for traditions, and Christmas seems to be the one that most people have traditions around. Traditions, especially fun ones, just make the holiday even more special, more memorable, and more meaningful. I’ve compiled 17 special Christmas traditions, some of which Matt and I practice, and others that we might adopt. I hope you find a new Christmas tradition to
Read MoreWe are headed into the biggest consumer season with the holidays coming up. Perhaps you’d like to save a bit of money in preparation for Christmas and Christmas presents, or perhaps you simply want a simpler life, one with less consumption. When I was little, going out and spending money was not something I thought I had to do to have a great weekend. In fact, majority of my fun when I was little was free. I spent
Read MoreAlthough people often associate Zen with Bonsai trees, meditation and Buddha, this is not all there is to it. The main goal of Zen activities is to create a mindful and relaxing atmosphere that helps you feel more in touch with nature and your deepest thoughts. However, this state of mind is not that easy to achieve in today’s busy world full of many distractions, which is why you should make yourself a home Zen oasis and
Read MoreI didn’t used to believe in ceremonies or celebrations. I thought them to be superfluous. The interesting thing is that every culture involves ceremony and celebration. They’re important. They are what bind us together, define some moments as more important than others, and mark the passage of important transitions. It was actually my work with children and families that helped me to realize the importance of ceremony in bonding families
Read MoreToday is a new moon day. New moons symbolize the beginning of a lunar cycle. Farmers often planted on new moon days. They are a time for new beginnings, for attracting what you want into your life. New moons occur when the sun and moon are aligned with the earth, supposedly providing a burst of energy. New moon days are a perfect time to set goals, begin projects, and meditate on what you want your life to look
Read MoreI’m a firm believer that everything is connected. How we do one thing is how we do all things. Thus, you can’t strive to be successful in one area of your life, without cleaning up the other areas. We can’t expect to prosper in life if we aren’t caring for our minds, or our relationship, or if we are treating our bodies poorly. Above, are 13 habits that I believe are important for a full, prosperous life. Hope you enjoy : )
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