No Fuss Natural
Healthy living without the overwhelm
I've noticed a pattern unfold in my life over the past few years. . . Every few months, a swelling of overwhelm inside pushes me to retreat. I pull back from anything and everything and hibernate for a while. Doing as little as necessary in order to rejuvenate my mind and body. Doing as little […]
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less was my favorite book from last year. It is packed full with gem after gem after gem. Golden nuggets of inspiration and a-ha moments neatly placed within the pages of a book. This quote will give you a good idea of what the book is about: Essentialism is not about doing […]
As you may remember, the past year and half have been difficult for me. Right before I discovered my thyroid condition and autoimmune disease, I hit the bottom of the pit. It was miserable. Not just for me. My family struggled as well. Mommy was not the same anymore. I wasn't the woman my husband […]
How do we really get healthy? Over the past year I have examined this question closely. There was a time when I would have said getting healthy required eating well and exercising more. But I no longer believe that's true. Yes, eating well and exercising are import pieces of the health puzzle, but they […]
This week was full of simple things. A lovely three days spent with a few dear friends. Away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. And without cell service or internet connections. Time spent walking and talking was just what I needed to refresh. An early morning walk. A visit with John Bunyon. Where […]
What follows is a random collection of thoughts on kindness. Kindness is an important quality to cultivate in ourselves and our children. Kindness can create bridges, mend hearts, and soothe angry souls. “Be kind. For everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.” -Author unknown The above quote is one of my […]
Having a chronic illness is the pits. It just is. I want to tell you how I'm over-coming (and I am), but truly it is just plain hard. The most difficult aspect is the guilt and shame that washes over me. I feel guilty that I need to rest instead of playing outside with the […]
