The longer I'm on this path God has led me down, the more passionate I become about self-care. But, self-care goes so much deeper than just manicures & pedicures (though, those can be nice...got a manicure today myself). We are made up of body, soul, spirit. We have to take care of ourselves a whole … Continue reading Spiritual Self-care
Tag: Self-Care
Minimalism & Self-care
it's not about a mini life. It's about a mini amount of stuff to make room for a BIG LIFE.
A Lenten Challenge
It's one thing to be able to look down and love the body you have (which is where I am); it's another thing entirely to be treating that body with respect & care (which is what I am working towards).
A Psalm of Brokenness
My heart is left broken and bare; so, tonight, I have a new poem to share...
I Carry It All
In the back of my Bible are 2 very special pages; my war-room. Actually, I got the idea from The Sacred Echo by Margaret Feinberg. It's two facing pages that I keep prayer requests & prayer prompts on. Many just names, or names & ways to pray for them. Scrawled in the middle of one of those … Continue reading I Carry It All
“Breathe, Just Breathe”
But, we must stop underestimating our value; but, rather, we should regard ourselves as valued. Irreplaceable. Priceless.
Find Rest My Soul
I didn't realize until earlier this evening, but: I'm tired. Not just long day tired. Exhausted of resources tired. Emotionally. Spiritually. Physically. Tired. A year and five months ago, I packed up my car & moved my life 1300 miles away, in answer to God's call - a move I knew from the start was … Continue reading Find Rest My Soul
Why I Should Probably Work Part-Time When I’m a Mom Someday…
Today, I was struck by the thought: When I become a mom, I should probably work part-time...
Rainstorm (Ascent from Madness)
Time for another flash fiction post 🙂 I am quite enjoying using the 5 minute time-frame to write something not only flash in length, but time written in. Also, doing these little flash fiction posts has re-ignited my love for writing fiction, so I've decided that once our #Write31Days challenge has ended, I'm going to once … Continue reading Rainstorm (Ascent from Madness)
What Dreams May Come
I have spent a lot of time recently thinking lately about where I've been, where I am, and where I want to be. I am so thankful I am not where I was...But, I am also thankful for each step of the journey, as hard as they have been. I appreciate where I am now. … Continue reading What Dreams May Come





