Choosing Connection: Let Yourself Shine
I spent the evening with one of my favorite groups of people last night at an event called the Cosmic Cafe. In this group, I can allow my full self out to play and let myself shine. This is so … Continued
Healthier Holiday Desserts
I used to be a professional baker and my family counted on my sweet contributions to the holidays. It wasn’t fun to try to change this, but my health and well-being over the holidays is more important than their temporary … Continued
Aligning with Autumn
It’s clearly Autumn now in the Pacific Northwest. The past few days have been warm and sunny and the nights chilly. It seems like the change in temperature has been abrupt after having such a long stretch of gorgeous summer … Continued
Have you ever gone on a first date with yourself?
Last night I took myself out on our first date. A real date. I have been setting intentions which each new moon this year and the Libra new moon is a great opportunity to set intentions around relationship and balance. … Continued
Sitting Under Trees
If you haven’t discovered Nicole Cody’s blog, Cauldrons and Cupcakes, I recommend taking a look. This is one blog where I try not to miss a post. Nicole writes stories from her own spiritual path, her experience with Lyme disease … Continued
Choosing Connection
Connection is very important to me. It’s important to every one of us, even if it may not always seem to be the case. Connection is actually our natural state. As natural to us as breathing. I can see clearly … Continued
Hijiki with Fresh Corn and Onion
We still have about a month left of fresh corn in the PNW and when I made this hijiki variation I just knew I had to share it. The fresh corn adds a yummy sweetness that I wasn’t expecting. I … Continued
If you were a vegetable…
What kind of vegetable would you be? My 17-year old friend Emily visited Seattle a few weeks ago to meet with a college admissions officer. While sitting in a cafe waiting for her meeting to start, we discussed possible questions … Continued
Prioritizing Time Alone in Nature
How often do you spend time in nature all by yourself? Have you had that feeling you get when you are hiking by yourself and realize there may not be another soul for miles around? The one where you stop … Continued
Eating Well While Camping
I just returned from a three-day personal retreat. I spent it camping on the southern most tip of the Washington State coast. I went alone and have many insights to share with you in future posts. Some of you read … Continued