Back in the fall, I looked around me and started feeling…uncomfortable. Something in my life felt uneasy. It took me a while to even put my finger on it. Staring at the shelves in my bathroom, I began to slowly recognize my source of discomfort: plastic.
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My “No Spend” Month
// Real Life
May marks the beginning of a few things here in Sarasota: snowbird season is over and the town is returned to the locals, the ungodly heat of summer begins, and many plants (like my orchids) are about to finish their bloom cycles. But this year, May also marked an unusual challenge I imposed on myself. I’ve been thinking a lot about my money habits. It’s not that I was completely irresponsible, but regardless of my income, I was basically living paycheck-to-paycheck. It was a cycle that was getting me nowhere fast.
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5 Unique Experiences Growing Up in Sarasota, Florida
// Placemaking, Real Life, Sarasota
Have you ever sat with friends swapping stories from your childhood? Since I’m usually the only person in the room that spent their entire childhood in Florida, I’ve begun to realize how unique and special some of my experiences were as a kid. Our family moved to Sarasota when I was 18 months old, and in many ways, I feel like I’ve grown up right along with this community. Here are 5 unique experiences that were special growing up here in sunny Sarasota.
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Tarot: How I Use a Deck of Cards to Meditate
// Fun, Real Life, Self Care
Let’s talk about TAROT! Tarot cards are a method I use to mediate and solve problems but can be intimidating if you’ve never used them before. Let’s dive in to how I use tarot and I’ll share some of my favorite decks.
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Journey to Joy! (Part 2: Defining Your Happiness)
// Real Life
(This is a continuation of a two-part series about finding your joy.)
Alright, my friend. I hope wherever you are in your life, you can agree with me that there’s still room in your life to add more joy, right? But what does joy really mean to you? If you look at your social media feeds, it’s easy to see people (you may or may not know) appearing to be happy. They’re doing big things, or making big purchases, or overusing the hashtag #treatyoself as an excuse to over-indulge. Will doing these things really bring you joy? What exactly is joy?
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Journey to Joy! (Part 1: Saying Yes to Happiness)
// Real Life
Helloooo, gorgeous! Today we’re going to talk about something very real, and very important: JOY! Specifically, making more room for joy in your daily life–not just those big moments.