A peek into my morning ritual...candle, coffee, journal... I've been talking to a lot of people lately about small rest practices…things they can do when they're pressed for time or just starting a new rest habit. This is very much on my mind this week because I'm traveling, and traveling has a way of putting your practices to the test. For example, my mornings at home are a whole vibe: soft lighting, a candle, meditation, a bit of journaling. When I'm away, those things can either get tossed...
12 days ago • 3 min read
I missed the Global Day of Unplugging. Yes, you read that right. The person who helps people disconnect from the busyness of life completely missed it. What can I say…life 🤷🏼♀️ What is the Global Day of Unplugging? It’s an annual 24-hour pause that takes place the first weekend of March — a global initiative encouraging people to step away from their screens, slow down, and reconnect with what matters most. And I missed it. But wait…here's the good news! You can unplug anytime you want. So...
26 days ago • 1 min read
how i start my day...sunrise on my deck... There’s an old saying about March — in like a lion, out like a lamb (or is it the other way around?). Either way, it’s been stuck in my head this week. Because honestly… isn’t that just every day? We never really know what kind of day we’re walking into. You can plan. You can block your calendar. And still...a meeting runs long. Someone needs something. Life roars. That’s exactly why I’ve built small pockets of calm into my day before the lion shows...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
How I took up space yesterday….on the trail. Hey Reader, It's been a minute since I’ve been in your inbox. The last few weeks have been A LOT: travel delays, a vacation (the good kind of a lot), a sewer line replacement (very much not the good kind), and an Olympic party thrown in for good measure. All crammed into about three weeks. So yeah. It's been a minute. In the middle of all of it, I did what I always tell you to do: I looked around for where I could create some space for myself. For...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Morning sunrise in Florida. Last week I got stuck in Florida due to the snowstorm that hit the East Coast. What was supposed to be three days away turned into a week. If you look at the picture above, that was my view most mornings. I could walk 10 minutes down to the beach or drive down with my friend to sit and watch the sunrise over the water. Sounds pretty great, right? And yet when my flight got cancelled on Sunday, I spent hours frantically searching for flights home because I wanted to...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Nature...the one place I reach for my phone ONLY to take a pic. And I'm even doing that a little bit less... There's a moment so brief you might miss it. It's the one between thinking about your phone and actually holding it in your hand. Most of the time, we're already scrolling before we even remember deciding to pick it up. But what lives in that split second before? What are we actually reaching for? We say we want to use our phones less. We set app limits and try digital detoxes and...
2 months ago • 3 min read
A few images from the past few weeks…New Year sunrise, early morning journaling at my sisters on Christmas and full moon on Friday night. I've been quiet in your inbox the past couple of weeks, so I wanted to begin the year by simply saying hello and Happy New Year. And…I wanted to share one thought as we start this new year: You don't have to hit the ground running.You can ease in.And you can start slow. You get to set your own pace. And yes, the world may try to convince you otherwise. But...
3 months ago • 1 min read
The twinkly lit trees I spotted in Lake Placid, NY. Including one “tipsy” tree. I’m back in New York as I type this letter to you. My final one of 2025. And before I dive in, let me say thank you. I’m truly grateful for you inviting me into your email and your lives each and every week. And I LOVE getting messages and pictures from you…all the ways you are making space for yourself, questions about rest and unplugging, spotting beauty in the everyday, feeling seen in my stories and messages....
3 months ago • 2 min read
Nature from my NY trip: Early morning moon, trees from my AirStream, little fir tree on hike. Last week I headed to New York to spend a few days unplugged - driving up in complete silence, hoping boredom would lead to insights and clarity. Here's what actually happened... I drove the entire four hours in silence and enjoyed it (I'm as shocked as anyone). But about 90 minutes after arriving and getting settled in my room, I was bored. And then found myself caught in swirls of uncertainty and...
4 months ago • 2 min read