In today’s overplanned, over-educated, perfection-seeking world, is there a place for this admonition: “to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick—no food, no sack, no money in their belts?”* This was from last Sunday’s gospel*. I had heard this many times over the years but this time, it made me pause and think. […]
Three foolproof strategies for getting unstuck
It’s funny that I’m talking about this now as my blog writing has slowed wayyyy down. I had a bunch of excuses: “It’s quality over quantity which means you don’t have to post everyday.” “Wait until you get inspired.” “You’re too tired after work. Take some time to rest your brain.” But here are some […]
Mid year resolutions
When I discovered Unravelling, I shifted from making resolutions in January to choosing a word that will define the year. I chose the word TRUST as the word for 2015. I decided not to overthink or over-plan but to trust when things were easy and to follow where ease led. In doing this, I was able to […]
10 Things I’m Loving Now
1. The most beautiful book I’ve read this year. 2. Stemless wine glasses. They’re not very common but I love their casual vibe and how they bring me back to my vacation in Sonoma. 3. Madeline Tosh yarn—deliciously soft, pretty colors, crisp stitch definition 4. How I learned to design shawls 5. Vania Romoff: I wore […]
Life Coaching Book Club: When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön
Pick this book up, not only when things are falling apart. It invites us to lean into what’s uncomfortable, to breathe in turmoil and breathe out peace, to look at difficulty as teacher and friend instead of as an enemy. Its key messages go against our instinct to run away from stress and discomfort but […]
A life she loved
I found this old photo on my Instagram feed. How do you design a life you love? It’s in the choices you make—how you spend your time, how you treat yourself, how you show love everyday. It’s in the consistency of those choices: to choose positivity over anxiety, to see opportunity in obstacles, to decide […]
