The allure of others Just think about how much time, energy and effort we expend by focusing on other people’s lives. Time, energy and effort we then lack for ourselves and the lives we wish to build for ourselves. It often manifests as comparison to others which then…
Love at first sight! I’ve lived in two different countries, travelled to lots of other places and reveled in their beauty and charm. However, I’ve never visited a city that encapsulates so many of my heart’s desires quite like Paris does. Though I only live a 2 hour…
What is a vision board? In short, a vision board is a collage that you make with images of things you either want to feel, do, be or create in your life. The images represent what you want to become and create for yourself. It’s not a to…
Before I decided to sit down at my desk and start writing, I had a clear picture of what it was I wanted to write about. Practically an entire paragraph mapped out of why the word ‘acceptance’ has been lingering in my mind for weeks, if not months….
How to create a Winter of well-being and nourishment As the days grow shorter and shorter and the light continues to dim, even at the height of day, I can’t help but feel the urge to turn more inward. My body craving more rest and warmth. My mind…
Well, three weeks have passed since my last post about the mysterious puppy. As you might remember, I was very eager and excited to adopt a new puppy from the Romanian shelter, Care 4 Shelter Dogs Vatra Dornei. In fact, right after posting on the blog, the husband…
I got some exciting news!!! I’m adopting a new puppy! I had told myself I would wait a little longer after Milly passed away, but the truth is that the house has been quiet and the amount of dogs in need of a warm and safe home is…
I don’t know about you, but to me, the brutality of this world brings me to my knees more often than I am willing to admit. It seems like peace and respect are so difficult to come by. I even find it difficult to wrap my thoughts around…
You don’t. You simply hold them close to your heart, give them a kiss on the nose and you say: ‘This is not goodbye.This is see you later my darling.’ My Milly, my beautiful girl with the most mesmerizing eyes. My wild child. You came into our lives…
September? Already? Can you believe it’s September already? *Big sigh of not-quite-sure-if-it’s-relief-yet* 😉. It feels like Summer has come and gone in the blink of an eye. Even when I decided to have a slow and soft Summer, it still flew by. Or at least that’s how it…