Ultimately, life is an endless series of mostly dull moments strung between sporadic, pivotal events. And most of us enjoy a humble existence. Your purpose for living doesn’t need to be complex or elaborate. Fame and fortune do not equal meaning. Some of us know what we are meant to be or do during our… Continue reading Your Why
In a world that can feel so unwelcoming—unsafe for simply being—it is vital to find where your heart feels at home.That place of rest and unguarded ease. Of truth and unsuppressed joy.Whether it’s in the presence of beloveds, the quiet of nature, the bliss of creativity, or the purity of connection.And then to return to… Continue reading A Heart’s Return Home
Truth: Caring can be draining. But does it necessarily have to be? Can we find ways to notice our own dwindling energy reserves and replenish them as needed? First and foremost, let's establish the most important promise we must make to ourselves, which is to maintain connection to our own humanity. We must be aware… Continue reading Vital Deathcaring: Maintaining Connection to our Humanity
Following this past holiday season, I knew we needed to SORT before we STASHED. ✓ Yes, it would take more time and effort. ✓ Yes, it would be a pain. But I knew it would (undeniably) be worth it. Before To start, I brought up all the bins from the basement. Before adding anything back… Continue reading Decluttering: Out with the Old
As it tends to happen, I just had THE MOST INCREDIBLE experience (namely, leading a retreat in Portugal), but it was bookended with heartache. Before leaving for the retreat, my dear Gram had a serious fall and was gone within a week. Although she wasn't ever actually terminally ill (which made getting hospice care difficult), she announced… Continue reading Layers of Loss
Francesca Lynn Arnoldy 