My cat Marley looking curious I've been thinking about curiosity a lot recently and this phrase from childhood popped into my head: Curiosity killed the cat. Satisfaction brought him back. I don't know the origins of the phrase but I remember it being shared with me a lot as a kid. Maybe because I was always asking why. 🤷🏼♀️ And yes, I could have looked up the origin before sharing this email with you but I'm having more fun coming up with my own theories: To get kids to stop asking why all...

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...

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...