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Guiding Lights and a Little Pampering

John Burroughs said that the smallest deed is better than the greatest intention. At this time of year everyone is talking about intentions and setting goals for the new year . I don't think there is anything wrong with that at all. In fact, I enjoy setting a new word each year to guide my thoughts, actions, way of living and attitude in the coming year. These are all things that I try and do constantly anyway to live a healthier, more mindful simple life. I see this (or these) word more as a guiding light than a rigid goal that must be abided by (I tend to rebel when I impose too many restrictions or boundaries on myself 😏). Before setting a goal, or guiding light as I'm calling them this year, it's important to have a conversation with yourself and really figure out what's going well in your life. Don't think of problems that need to be fixed - instead view things in a more positive light. What do you want more of this year? What do you need to guide you to the l...

A New Journey for Simplicity

Happy New Year! I hope you are starting this year rested and ready for a new start. Perhaps you have made some resolutions . Perhaps not. Perhaps 2022 was a great year for you and you hope for more of the same. However you are feeling today, I'm so glad you're here. I wanted to share with you some of my thoughts about the coming year and how I hope to approach it.  First of all, I am so excited for 2023! I woke up on Sunday morning smiling, that's how excited I was. I am so glad to put 2022 behind me and am more than ready for all the good things that I believe 2023 will be bringing my way. As some of you may know, last year I resigned from a teaching career that had spanned more than 17 years. I was more than ready for a change. I'm still unsure what that means for me and my family but I know that for the first time in a long time I feel like I have some control over what I am going to do with my time and my life, and a sense of delightful anticipation accompanies me ...