Sometimes growth feels so hard. There’s so much to do to get to our dreams, to just lay the foundation. But then I look at my son, who all of the sudden wakes up taller. I look back at my favorite pictures of him, and see how easily he grew, because it’s what he’s meant …
From Overwhelm to Growth: the 3 Most Important Things to do When You’re Stuck Read More »
Some things need the cold. They rely on a long period of darkness before they send up their sprout. Garlic is one of these. Planted in late autumn, it grows just enough to root into the soil, but stops after that, going into winter dormancy. Here in Central Vermont, where we grow in zone 4b, …
Garlic for Joy: how to plant garlic, and why you should Read More »
“Be joyful because it is humanly possible.” ~Wendell Berry I’m declaring this a week of joy. Because I need it. We need it. The tumult and fear and all around bad news is piling up, and it’s threatening to stall my own growth. To dull my positivity. I’m not going to allow it. What’s the …
Years ago, when we still lived in a yurt and the farm was in its second season, a woman stopped by. “It’s beautiful up here”, she said. “This is my dream: to buy a little piece of land, put up a yurt, and raise my family.” I smiled, allowing the romance of it all to …
Do you want to grow a life you love? We all have the ability to grow a nourishing life. To grow more beauty and joy. To become more alive everyday. We can shift from mindlessness to mindfulness, from going through the motions to being inspired. We all have the ability to grow a life we …
