The Power of Silence
I am writing this post from my home in Franklin, TN after spending three weeks in Croatia. I had a nice trip back - with a stop in Atlanta to hug my son Blais and meet some of his new college friends. The flight was long and crowded, my luggage got delayed for two...
Embracing Fall: Reflections on Transition and Self-Care 🍁🌻
Fall's rolling in, and you know what that means—transition time. It's a bit of a trickier transition than the springtime awakening, isn't it?🍁 The fall season means watching the zucchini and squash vines dry out and gardens become bare. It means pickling peppers and...
Embracing Wellness: Strategies for a Grounded Life
Title: Embracing Wellness: Strategies for a Grounded Life In the midst of life's whirlwinds, I've uncovered a set of essential strategies that have helped me stay grounded and maintain my overall well-being. Today, I want to share these strategies with you, with the...
From Identity to Essence: Embracing Change for Personal Growth
In a world often consumed by labels, roles, and societal expectations, it's good to take a step back and ask ourselves a fundamental question: "Who am I?" It will guide us on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. I recently had the opportunity to...
Finding Balance: The Dance Between Productivity and Wonder
"The ultimate point of all our frenetic doing might be to experience more wonder. - Oliver Burkeman I cleaned out my email inbox this past week. While I was deleting hundreds of accumulated messages, I listened to one of my favorite podcasts: "No Small Endeavor." The...
Keep Calm, Trust, and Create Art
Today, I'm borrowing a quote from the Nobel Prize-winning poet Seamus Heaney: 'The end of art is peace.' I heard it on A1 Show and Podcast with a musician who was discussing fame vs success as an artist. I was driving to Stormlight Pictures studio (the one...
Beyond Grit: Elevating Success with a Dose of Self-Care
We need grit to achieve meaningful goals and self-care to enjoy the results – and the journey.
Pause and Breathe
This morning, I posted a graphic on my Instagram similar to the one above. The symbol in the graphic is a musical symbol for 'a rest' (more specifically, a quarter note rest). In Croatian, it's called 'pauza' (a pause). It tells the musician to stop playing or singing...
Changes in Perspective
Recently, I asked some of my readers how they get deep rest. Here are the most common answers: Hiking, walking, or simply being in nature. Going on annual retreats (silent retreats are really great!). I loved hearing from one person who is able to go three times a...
Be Still And Step Into Something New
In my previous post, I wrote about how Intentional celebrations give us a chance to process our emotions. Whether it’s college graduation, a work promotion, an anniversary, or a birthday, each brings us joy, excitement, and a sense of accomplishment and recognition. ...
