3 Books for the Caregiving Journey
Companions for those learning to care without losing themselves Caregiving stretches us in ways we never imagined — body, mind, and spirit. It asks everything of us, often without giving much back. And…
Six Months on the Quiet Path – A Guide to My Substack Posts
The quiet path is hard to come by in our world these days — a world so full of happenings and not-happenings. Like many, I’ve realized there’s only so much I can do…
Caring Without Carrying
Simple Ways to Be There Without Burning Out Some of us were taught to be so attentive that we end up carrying the weight of the room. We notice tone, tension, unspoken fears—and…
Evening Snacks to Support Sleep and Emotional Well-Being
Bedtime snacks can be more than just a habit—they can be a gentle way to support sleep and emotional well-being, especially as we grow older. They’ve long been a comforting ritual in our…
When Nature Is Out of Reach: Moving Gently Indoors
Are you stuck inside? The heat index in our corner of North Carolina has hovered between 105 and 115 degrees for over a week. Before that, we were caught in an extended cycle…
CALLING MY ENERGY HOME – Caregiver Burnout
I woke up this morning with a stress hangover. Some might call it caregiver burnout, but for me, it feels even more layered than that. Do you know what I’m talking about? It’s…
