Love as action (not just an emotion). A Shift We ended our summer with quite a bit of change. I wrote a few weeks ago about using this change and crisis to shift. Shortly after I wrote this, I spent…
When my oldest child started kindergarten, I never expected that the art supplies sent home would become a source of peace and mindfulness for me. From watercolor painting to beeswax modeling, these creative practices have added a new dimension to my mindfulness practice. If meditation doesn’t resonate with you or you’re looking for something different, give these a try.
Note: this post was originally published as part of the Play module in Peaceful Mamas, (yes! there is an entire module on play, because it is so important) but I know that many of us feel guilty because we don’t…
7 Things that you can do, even on the busiest days to be more present in motherhood. None of these take more than ten minutes. — During my kindergartener’s school’s Harvest Faire, I noticed his teacher and her kids laughing…
I call myself the Chief Doer, Finder, and Knower. You probably have a similar role at home. But this is a reminder that you don’t have to do it all. You really don’t.
We find ourselves rushing from one thing to another. We are too busy for this and that. What would change if we focused on finding time to slow down?
Slow motherhood can mean so many things. As many mothers as there are, there are versions of slow motherhood. But, here are 15 ways to embrace slow motherhood that have worked for me. I invite you to choose a few that work for you.
Motherhood happens so fast. If we want to slow down, we need to define what we want and create a more intentional life. Start with your core values.