Category: Serene Living
Posts on the practice of a serene life — the small disciplines that hold steady when the world doesn’t, the choices that build calm over time, and the moments when contentment becomes a skill worth practicing.
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Gecko Totem: Renewal, Resilience, and the Gift of Adaptation
The geckos that flourish around my century-old house feel like more than neighbors. They’re survivors who’ve mastered the art of renewal—shedding what no longer fits, regrowing what was lost, and clinging even when the world shifts beneath them. The gecko totem has a lot to teach.
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Still Walking, Thank You Very Much
A red hiking pole from the Camino de Santiago became my mother’s, then mine — and an unexpected conversation with a 90-year-old neighbor about why we refuse the cane.
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Florence + the Machine: When a Concert Becomes a Ritual
At a Florence + the Machine concert, I recognized the same charged collective energy I’d felt in Southern Baptist tent revivals and large Wiccan gatherings. Different traditions, same underlying current—songs functioning as spells and prayers.
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The Problem I Didn’t Know Was Mine
A rushed afternoon, a dangerous open water meter, and a small decision that wasn’t really my job. Sometimes the fix you make for someone else quietly circles back — landing exactly where you step at 2 AM in the dark. A reflection on doing the right thing before it becomes someone’s emergency.
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Sacred Space Disrupted by Outsiders
Growing up on a Georgia farm, I learned that some land is sacred even to those who never named it so — and that strangers who don’t see that will always find a way to remind you why boundaries matter.
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Good and Bad in the World
A walk to the post office, a shattered hubcap, an old man quietly cleaning up after rude boys, and a tip that was worth more than money. The good in the world shows up where you least expect it.
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What If Being Alone Isn’t a Threat?
“Fine!” comes his retort, “but you’ll be alone for the rest of your life!” He says it as a warning, but he means it as a threat. “Um…okay?” From the Bookshelf A Reverence for Trees — an emotional short read about love, healing, and a little magic. Available direct from the author → It’s not…
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Meditation for Creativity
Meditation isn’t just for stress relief—it’s a powerful tool for unlocking creativity. Discover how five meditation practices can quiet your mind, enhance focus, and open the door to inspired thinking.
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Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness meditation offers a powerful way to anchor yourself in the present moment — reducing stress, sharpening focus, and cultivating peace even in the busiest of days. This guide covers what it is, how to practice it, and how to weave it into daily life.
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Night Owls: No Apologies (Part 1)
Embrace your nocturnal nature and stop apologizing for being a night owl; your unique rhythm is a gift, not a flaw. There are certain things in life that we shouldn’t have to apologize for, things that are simply part of who we are. For me, being a night owl is one of those things. I…
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Southern Cemetery Etiquette
There’s an etiquette in Southern cemeteries — and in returning to the town where Mama is buried. A meditative essay on grief, memory, and the quiet rituals that hold us together long after loss.
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Making Peace When You’ve Done No Wrong
A message from a trusted elder sends Lorna on a quiet reckoning with all the places in her life that need peace — even when the fault isn’t hers to claim.
