The Art of Doing Nothing, i.e. Stillness
Over a decade ago a friend bought me The Art of Doing Nothing as a gift. I am sure some series of conversations prompted her to make the purchase. It took me another year or so to finally read the
All I Have I Give Freely
On last week one of my closest friends arrived to visit me in the U.K. Her visit occurs on the culmination of five other friends “crossing the pond” to explore my temporary home and see a few new sights. While
A New Thing
Photo taken from: http://www.danaarcuri.com/blog/god-is-doing-a-new-thing - also a great post! I visited Atlanta for the first time while I was in high school participating in a college tour – from that moment I knew I wanted to attend college there. A few
The Start of a New Book
I’ve been writing about new beginnings and new chapters for a while now :-). I often post these pieces around the New Year, my birthday, or times of major transitions – I’ve had a few of these since starting this
Saying Good-Bye to 2016
It’s almost time to say good-bye to 2016 so before I head out for vacation, I am posting my last blog for the year. I started the year out in Hawaii – one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever
It’s My Birthday … and What Happened at the Party!!!
I met a few friends out this weekend to celebrate my birthday. When I arrived at the venue I noticed that the event was being held in two separate rooms, which I assumed were adjoining. As I walked the corridor
Post Hawaii Reflection: These Things I Know for Sure
It is just shy of a week since I left Hawaii and I am working hard to maintain the same sense of calm, intention and peace I felt while I was there. As the semester nears, this becomes more challenging
It’s That Time Again
It’s no secret that today is New Year’s Eve! It many ways, it feels like 2015 has flown by … it has been a great year and definitely one for the books. As I prepare to close the chapter of
[Repost] Are You “Ghana” Follow Me
My lovely friend who I affectionately call my little sister leaves for Peace Corps in just a few days. Here is the text from her very first newsletter: How it all started
Birthday Thoughts
Each year I take a pause before, on or shortly after my birthday to reflect on the blessings of celebrating another year, as well as where I've been, where I am and where I hope I am headed. This year