Category Archives: Sanctuary in a Crowded World

Who Are You . . . Really?

My yoga classes have evolved over the years to become so much more than when I first began. In the beginning, yoga was a time for muscle stretching and enforced relaxation. In its current incarnation, our instructor, Yvonne Werkmann, supports … Continue reading

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Ch . . . ch . . . ch . . . changes

It started as a hairline crack . . . . . . that slowly spread into a spidery web that I would have appreciated on a nature walk but did not enjoy seeing in my favorite mug. And then, last … Continue reading

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It Was a Day

So last night I spent three-plus frustrating hours gathering all the necessary documents and signatures and jumping through all the government hoops to get our passports ready for renewal. We’ve known for a while that we needed to get this … Continue reading

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Mustard Seed Treasure #1: Grace

This summer, a friend told me about a musical artist I might enjoy. She said every time she listened to Snatam Kaur’s music, she thought of me. Intriguing. She sent me the link to Snatum’s website, but I didn’t have … Continue reading

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Breathing Space

So, as part of my journey from creating Leaf to Creating Sanctuary, I decided to take the plunge and offer young mothers some Breathing Space. When I explained my vision to one of the groups I spoke to recently, one response was ‘every woman … Continue reading

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