I am a firm believer that summer should never pass without taking an adventure and doing something brave. Why? Because it just feels good! It's empowering, refreshing and totally uplifting...even in the midst of uncomfortable, intimidating and unnerving. We are capable of so much more than we think we are, and there is an adventure out there for every level of brave. Sometimes the first adventure is reminding ourselves of where we've been. The moments we've chosen to step out of our comfort zone and try something new. The adventures we've said yes to without knowing what awaited us on the other side. Or the times we've believed in something enough to take a heart-pumping leap because to not would be to cease living and breathing. When we think about the brave things we've done Continue Reading
10 Splashes of Spontaneity to Energize Your Soul
How comfortable are you with spontaneity? If I answer this question truthfully, I would have to admit that although I'm not usually uncomfortable with being spontaneous, I don't make it a priority. Instead, my tendency is to plan out my day and remain flexible in how I get things done. I love having fun, trying new things, exploring and adventures. But I'm not good at making space for spontaneity. So, summer has always represented a perfect block of time to step back, let go and embrace things as they come. And I'm feeling the call to dive into as many spontaneous moments as possible this summer. To invite impulse. To welcome diversions. To wander down a different path. How about you? I know it's not always easy, especially when life doesn't slow down and timelines are looming Continue Reading
18 Splashes of Color to Awaken Your Soul
Summer is all about color. Everywhere we look, vibrant hues pop across the landscape of our lives - in every storefront window, throughout each summer travel commercial, and across the pages of our supermarket flyers. It's all very exciting and refreshing. Somehow the colors of summer make things lighter, fresher and more playful. I am a HUGE fan of color. Plain and simple, I feel at home with color; it energizes me and makes me happy. So when I thought of writing a summer splash series, my mind went first to color. How I crave color in every part of my life and how it makes me feel alive and refreshed. Colorful food...books...office supplies...walls...friendships...dinnerware...restaurants. The list goes on and on. Splashes of color make life interesting. For me, color represents so Continue Reading
Summer Splash Series: 6 Weeks to Awaken and Energize Your Soul
School is out, summer has settled in full here in the south, and hurricane season is upon us once again. But, even so, it's time for slower mornings, lazier afternoons and later evenings enjoying every minute of summer's last light. And in the midst of all the slowing down and stepping back from our busy routines, there's nothing like a splash of cool water to wake, refresh and energize. What does your summer look like? Maybe it's not the picture of slow and lazy. Maybe you're already feeling overwhelmed by a calendar packed full of more coming and going than one summer can hold. And maybe you're thinking those summer projects you've been meaning to pull off the shelf will have to wait one more season because life just isn't slowing its pace. If this is you, it's me too. I find myself Continue Reading