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My dad has written a weekly article in my hometown’s newspaper for over 30 years. The article I look forward to the most is his annual “I’m Thankful For” during Thanksgiving week.My brother, sister, mom, and I would always read it at the supper table after we’d eaten bowls of weird combinations of foods with […]

When was the last time you set aside a whole day for your mental health and own needs? Last Saturday, a small and sweet group from the Make It Joy community had their very own cozy night in. This, of course, was inspired by the “Cozy Night In Virtual Retreat” I created for them. https://makeitjoy.myflodesk.com/cozynightin […]

What you believe has a huge impact on how well you take care of yourself.

Taking care of ourselves should be easy. Why is this a hard thing?

If caring for yourself is so important, why is it so hard to do?

What an honest, for-real question. Let’s talk about it.

I want to host more retreats. Some like this. Some different. I feel my task is to stay open and say, “Hey God, what do you want to do this time?” Then do it.

How listening to your body will inform your plans.

We have to recognize that we are ALL in need of consistent nourishment and attention. Every single one of us. 

Feeling a deep sense of peace with yourself, about your gifts, mistakes, personality, and story is essential to living your fullest life.