Category: photography
-
Preparation
A New Year’s Reflection Happy New Year! This New Year’s was spent relaxing and keeping one of our dogs calm while our neighbors set off fireworks. Nothing special, just slow and quiet. My husband watched the Buckeyes game while I alternated between reading, playing a video game, and getting caught up on a favorite show…
-
Six Gentle Ways to Reset Before the New Year
As we transition from Christmas, we find ourselves looking towards the New Year. It can bring excitement, apprehension, or both. Maybe this year was good to you, and there’s some grief in saying goodbye. Or maybe 2025 was difficult, and you find yourself bracing for the unexpected. Not surprisingly, I love the New Year —…
-
When Love Arrives
An Advent Reflection Christmas has come! This year, our Christmas looks a little different, and next year’s will too. We’ve had doctor’s appointments, caring for a family member recovering from surgery, and navigating family gatherings. We ended Christmas Eve by attending our church’s candlelight service, where we lit candles and sang worship songs. It feels…
-
The Quiet Adventure of a Winter Walk
As the days shorten and darkness takes up more of our days, we can slip into the winter blues. I live in a state where I have the blessing of experiencing each season in full. The official first day of winter is still approaching, but we have already had our first few snowfalls. This may…
-
Discovering Adventure in the Ordinary
“There are seasons when the most faithful thing you can do is remain.” — Morgan Harper Nichols My current season in life doesn’t look very exciting. I find myself in the midst of a transition season. My life has consisted of showing up, so when change comes, everything is prepared. This kind of season leaves…
-
Cultivating Peace
An Advent Reflection We have arrived at Week Two of Advent. Words are important to me—the words we speak to ourselves and to others hold great power. It may sound a little strange, but I have favorite words, and this week’s theme is one of them. Today’s Candle is Peace. Advent is a beautiful season.…
-
Soaking in the Holidays
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. December has come, and with it we were embraced with the season’s first snow. It is an invitation to slow down and a fitting beginning to the Christmas season. I find myself reflecting on the Holidays.…
-
Savoring Gratitude
A practice of pausing, noticing, and giving thanks. Lately, I have been contemplating the holidays. This time of year can be complicated. It is easy to get caught up in the rush to accomplish everything and end up stressed. Before we realize what is happening, we can forget to care for ourselves and lose sight…
