This year my wife and I took a wonderful road trip to the hills of North Carolina and northern Georgia. The city of Dahlonega, Georgia offers an authentic mountain getaway only an hour north of Atlanta. In Dahlonega we stayed at the peaceful Mountain Top Lodge Bed & … [Read more...] about Can You Find Real Silence?
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Let The Music Play (Part 1 of 3): Sing, Sing A Song
Music has the ability to stir our emotions and awaken deep memories. Have you ever noticed that listening to your favorite song, singing in the shower, or drumming along on the dashboard just makes you feel good? Research shows that listening to music can give you a positive … [Read more...] about Let The Music Play (Part 1 of 3): Sing, Sing A Song
Finding Shelter…On Retreat
Shelter is my guiding word for this year. It is a non-striving word. A shelter offers refuge, provides safety, and embraces calm and quiet. I went on my first retreat in the spring of 1987. It was a women’s retreat held at Mount Saint Francis in Indiana. At that time, I … [Read more...] about Finding Shelter…On Retreat
Step Into The Light (Part 1 of 3): Tips For Illuminating Your Home.
It’s that time of year when we need to adapt to shorter days, which means less amount of time enjoying what we’re instinctively drawn to - natural light. This wonderful, organic source that luminates our outside world and indoor environments is greatly motivating. It’s what gets … [Read more...] about Step Into The Light (Part 1 of 3): Tips For Illuminating Your Home.
Kirby Adams – Going With The Flow Of Life
When it comes to being motivated, some days we’re ready to take big risks and move forward, and other times, well…the couch is way too comfortable to leave. Stress and life changes can contribute to us feeling stuck in those couch cushions, and this is when it’s helpful to … [Read more...] about Kirby Adams – Going With The Flow Of Life